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Revenant Esports becomes first Indian team to be crowned champions of Brawl Stars Championships Finals
Mumbai: Producing power-packed performances, Revenant Esports became the first Indian organization to clinch the February monthly finals of the Brawl Stars India Championships and by doing so, have strengthened their chances of qualifying for the World Finals organized by the title’s publisher Supercell.
Competing against eight of the country’s top teams of the title, the proficient roster of Revenant Esports cruised through the entire tournament with their high-level gameplay. The team triumphed over F/A Akatsuki and F/A Sadge in the quarter-finals and semifinals respectively, before defeating Grinddizers in the final with a 3-0 scoreline.
Commenting on the team’s comprehensive victory, Revenant Esports founder and CEO Rohit Jagasia said, “We are extremely delighted with the team’s commanding performances that have earned them this coveted trophy. The exceptional team chemistry, skillset, and strategies formulated by the players have powered the team to success. While the Esports landscape in India is changing with numerous titles driving the sector’s growth, Revenant Esports is proud to have competent rosters competing in eight different titles. Our next aim is competing in the World Finals and winning the prestigious tournament.”
In spite of assembling their prominent roster comprising team captain Sergeant Clash, Shafin, Trashant, and Hero last month, Revenant Esports have already established their name as a dominant team within the Brawl Stars community. Prior to this tournament, the team also emerged victorious in the Snapdragon Pro Series Season 1 where they defeated Monarchy by 3-0 in the final.
“It gives us immense satisfaction to keep up with our momentum from last year and achieve similar success. Since its inception, this team has been putting up stellar performances in every tournament and we aspire to continue doing so in order to emerge as the top Brawl Stars team in the country. The team is completely focused on further improving our gameplay to prevail in upcoming tournaments. We are eagerly looking forward to qualifying for the World Finals and giving our 100 per cent in it,” said team captain Ashmit Raj Singh.
The Indian Esports industry has been evolving since last year and has expanded into various titles to focus on their development for boosting the sector’s overall growth. Being the first organization in India to have roosters in eight different titles, Revenant Esports has proved its mettle in every title that they compete in and its Brawl Stars roster is following the same path with their accomplishments.
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.
