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Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier gets underway
Mumbai: The European Closed Qualifier for the Skyesports Masters 2024 is all set to take place from 19 to 24 March. Twelve of some of the biggest names in the region for Counter-Strike 2 will be taking part for a spot in the Skyesports Masters 2024 Main Event, where they will be fighting for a share of the staggering $350,000 prize pool.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier.
Teams
12 teams have been directly invited to take part in the event. These are as follows:
- BetBoom Team
- Fnatic
- Guild Eagles
- Preasy Esport
- 3DMAX
- B8
- FORZE Esports
- GUN5 Esports
- Natus Vincere Junior
- Sprout
- TSM
- VP.Prodigy
Format
The 12 teams will lock horns in a single-elimination bracket to determine the champions. BetBoom Team, Fnatic, Guild Esports, and Preasy Esports, have been given a bye directly into the quarterfinal.
All matches will be a best-of-three, except for the grand finals, which will be a best-of-five.
The bracket is as follows:
Where to watch the Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier?
The Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier will be broadcast live from March 19 to 24 on the Skyesports’ YouTube and Twitch channels. Matches will kick off at 11:30 am CET on each day.
What is at stake?
The champion of the Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier will qualify for the main event. Here, they will be up against the likes of Aurora Gaming, BIG, ENCE, Team Liquid, Ninjas in Pyjamas, OG, and the champion of the India Qualifier.
The main events boast a huge prize pool of $350,000.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
