KRAFTON's India-Korea Invitational Concludes with an Epic Finale
- Team DPLUS KIA won BGMI, Titans Claw won Road To Valor: Empires and Jayesh Laljibhai Kotadiya won the Real Cricket challenge
- Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal marked his presence on Day 3 to extend his support to the teams
- An audience of over 12,000 showcased their support to the teams over three days
New Delhi, 28th October 2023: The India-Korea Invitational, a first-of-its-kind Esports celebration hosted by KRAFTON, reached its thrilling conclusion on the third and final day at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The three-day invitational witnessed eight Indian and Korean teams playing key Esports titles like BGMI, Road To Valor: Empires, and Real Cricket. With an audience of over 12,000 in attendance, the three-day event served as a coming together of two nations uniting over their common passion of gaming and fostering an exchange of knowledge and culture.
Through the three-day celebration, senior government officials and key dignitaries came to extend their support to this cultural and competitive fusion; notably Chang Jae-bok, Korean Ambassador to India, Nivruti Rai, MD and CEO of Invest India, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Indian national football team goalkeeper, and Yuzvendra Chahal, Indian cricketer amongst honourable members of the parliament and others from the Sports Authority of India.
The event was a testament to KRAFTON's commitment to nurturing and celebrating India's burgeoning Esports community, contributing to the recognition and growth of Esports on a global scale.
The results of three days of competition are as follows:
| Event | Winning Team | Prize |
| BGMI Invitational Winner | DPLUS KIA | INR 40,00,000 |
| 1st Runner Up | GODS REIGN | INR 20,00,000 |
| 2nd Runner Up | EMTEK STORMX | INR 10,00,000 |
| Best IGL | DKxFAVIAN | INR 2,00,000 |
| MVP | DKxNOIBU | INR 3,00,000 |
| Real Cricket | Jayesh Laljibhai Kotadiya | INR 5,00,000 |
| Road To Valor: Empires | Titans Claw | INR 40,000 |
The Invitational was broadcast on the KRAFTON INDIA ESPORTS Youtube channel and on JioCinemas in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Bengali, Mizo, Kannada, Tamil, Gujarati and Telugu.
About KRAFTON, Inc.
Based out of South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to discovering and globally publishing games that deliver a uniquely fun experience with global production studios known for distinctive creatives. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios, Dreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio and ReLU Games, each trying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new technologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans.
KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, TERA and ELYON. With a passionate and determined team worldwide, KRAFTON is a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities as it seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning. KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India; and so far, the company has invested over $140 million in several Indian startups in the field of interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports and technology. For more information, visit www.krafton.com
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