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Revenant Esports signs skillz and tricky for the VALORANT team
Mumbai: Revenant Esports, the esports organisation, further announced two signings to its VALORANT roster ahead of the 2024 esports season. The organization has secured the signings of seasoned player Jayanth “skillZ” Ramesh and emerging star Prish “Tricky” Valvani, strategically bolstering its already formidable lineup.
Skillz is among the most experienced players Indian VALORANT has to offer. His rise to fame came with Global Esports as he formed the core team for the organization prior to their rise to the VALORANT Partnership Program in the VCT Pacific. Following a brief sabbatical in 2023, Skillz made a resounding comeback in December 2022 at the VALORANT Convergence 2023 in Bangalore, securing an impressive third to fourth-place finish.
Expressing his excitement about competing at the top of VALORANT esports once again, Skillz said, “It feels really exciting because it’s been a long time since I’ve played and with different teammates as well, so I can’t wait for the journey. My expectations are simple, like always, to win it all. Currently, with our two international imports, we are prioritizing effective communication and synergy in the team so we know we have our backs inside the game. Communication is not saying what’s on your mind, it’s also about ensuring others hear what we mean.”
Tricky, on the other hand, is a rising young blood in VALORANT esports. He played a crucial role in the VALORANT Challengers 2023 Open Qualifier, ensuring Medal Esports made it to the Main Event. Now, the player has signed on with Revenant Esports and will have a chance to showcase his prowess amongst a very talented and experienced team. The signing comes as a no-brainer for Revenant Esports, an organization that believes in identifying young stars and helping them reach their full potential.
Commenting on joining Revenant Esports, Tricky said, “I am beyond excited to be competing at the top of VALORANT esports with Revenant Esports. It’s been a long and painful journey to get here and I am only looking to improve from here with my talented teammates. With no pain, there is no growth. With no growth , there is no purpose.”
The announcement of Skillz and Tricky follows Revenant Esports’ earlier revelation of signing Paradox, complemented by two international imports, Severine and Dos9. The Revenant Esports VALORANT team is gearing up for action at the upcoming VALORANT Challengers South Asia, scheduled to kick off next month.
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.
