Gaming
Parimatch introduces its official brand hero: LAKHY THE TIGER
Mumbai: Parimatch, a leading name in the iGaming industry, is honored and proud to introduce its newest addition to the family—a mascot named LAKHY THE TIGER. It’s the first time an iGaming company in the Asian market is presenting its brand hero to the audience. LAKHY, born in the virtual world of Parimatch, serves as a guide to the exciting world of entertainment, sharing life hacks, and demonstrating how to get the most out of the game.
Meet LAHKY: Appearance and Personality
Half-human, half-tiger, LAKHY wears a helmet and leather outfit in Parimatch’s brand colors. He rides a streetfighter motorbike. All this symbolizes the thrilling world of speed and adrenaline he lives in.
LAKHY is all about confidence and risk-taking. He is a quick learner, a visionary, and a techno-geek. He personifies Parimatch’s technological superiority and expertise. LAKHY’s energy, self-confidence, and competitive spirit make him the ideal representation of Parimatch’s commitment to competition and winning.
The symbol of speed and treasure hunting
In Asia, the tiger holds a symbolic meaning of good luck, prosperity, power, and courage. It personifies a brave winner, a determinate champion—and those are the first words to describe LAKHY. Like a true hunter, he resonates with Parimatch users who chase thrilling emotions and prizes, too. The choice of the tiger as the Parimatch brand symbol also signifies speed, mirroring the fast and efficient experience offered by Parimatch’s platform.
Mascot’s Mission: Guiding You to Success
LAKHY is more than a symbol; he’s the roaring heart of Parimatch’s commitment to excellence and success. He’s also a PRO user of Parimatch. With his wealth of experience, LAKHY expertly guides users through the platform’s features and functionalities, like a seasoned mentor who has already conquered the game. He’ll unveil the brand’s coolest features and share gaming tips and tricks. With LAKHY by their side, Parimatch users are guaranteed to stay ahead of the curve!
The mascot will accompany you at every part of the gaming journey. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, you’ll discover something new that will add an extra layer of excitement.
Parimatch is happy to have LAKHY THE TIGER as its brand hero, and can’t wait for its users to join on this incredible journey of winning. With a dedicated focus on enhancing the user experience to the highest level, introducing a mascot is one of the steps in this direction.
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
