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LG UltraGear Skyesports Champion series ends with 100,000 peak viewers
Mumbai: The LG UltraGear Skyesports champions series (SCS) 2024, an Rs 10,00,000 open-for-all BGMI esports tournament has concluded with WSB Gaming registering a thrilling first-place finish. The month-long tournament which happened across several qualifier stages and a semifinals saw the top 16 teams battling it out in the Grand Finals from March 5 to 10 for the prestigious title. With top-notch BGMI action being livestreamed exclusively on YouTube, the tournament amassed a peak concurrent viewership of more than 100,000.
LG UltraGear was the title partner for the Skyesports Champions Series 2024. The tournament was powered by AMD with EliteHubs and Zebronics joining as the e-commerce and gaming peripherals partners, respectively.
The Grand Finals was an intense affair with numerous teams competing until the final match for the title. Ultimately, however, it was the aggressive prowess of WSB Gaming, a team that made it through the Quarterfinals and the Semifinals, which earned them the title. The team amassed 261 points, narrowly edging out fan favorites iQOOSoul to take the coveted title of champions.
In a post-match interview, WSB Gaming’s Zeref, said, “It’s exhilarating to take first place in the Skyesports Champions Series. I feel really great to have won by defeating the teams who have taught us.”
The SCS was a crucial tournament for teams as they weren’t just fighting for the title, but also for points in the Skyesports Leaderboard. The official Skyesports Leaderboard System amalgamates the performance of teams in official Skyesports IPs and serves as the criterion for invites into future tournaments. Skyesports’ next tournament, the Skyesports Mobile Open, will feature top teams invited directly from the leaderboard.
Commenting on the thrilling conclusion to the LG UltraGear Skyesports Champions Series, Skyesports founder and CEO Shiva Nandy said, “Congratulations to WSB Gaming for their amazing victory in the tournament. With the SCS, we are thrilled to have given an opportunity to all players to go pro through our open qualifiers and also bring high-quality BGMI esports action live for fans. Our added stake with the Skyesports Leaderboard, engaging with fans on social media, close matches, and also strong numbers from our regional Tamil language stream all contributed to driving viewership for the tournament, bringing in a peak viewership of more than 100,000 viewers. I would like to thank our partners LG UltraGear, AMD, EliteHubs, and Zebronics without whom this tournament wouldn’t have been possible.”
The overall standings of the LG UltraGear Skyesports Champions Series 2024 Finals are as follows:
- WSB Gaming
- iQOO Soul
- Blind Esports
- Team Tamilas
- Revenant Esports
- Orangutan
- Hydra
- Medal Esports
- Entity
- Chemin Esports
- WindGod Esports
- Aerobotz Esports
- Team XSpark
- Dragon Esports
- CS Esports
- Reckoning Esports
Registrations are currently open for the Skyesports Mobile Open, the next tournament in the 2024 Skyesports BGMI roadmap.
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.
