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Skyesports league brings city-based BGMI esports to Mumbai in March 2024
Mumbai: Skyesports, South Asia’s leading esports tournament organiser, has brought one of the first major BGMI esports tournaments in 2024. The Skyesports League is a unique IP as the country’s top esports teams represent different cities for glory. The tournament is set to happen in Mumbai, India as an on-ground event in March 2024.
Commenting on the Skyesports League, Skyesports founder and CEO Shiva Nandy said, “The Skyesports League will be a celebration of India’s diversity and will include a regional and localised flavour never seen before in Indian esports. Each team will be representing a different city from every nook and corner of the country, paving the way for more regional engagement while also bringing more content for fans. As BGMI esports becomes a sport enjoyed across the country, it’s important to celebrate and leverage India’s cultural diversity which we will be doing with the Skyesports League.”
The 16 cities competing in the Skyesports League are as follows:
- Ahmedabad Avengers
- Bengaluru Crushers
- Bhubaneswar Titans
- Chennai Clutchers
- Delhi Dragons
- Guwahati Giants
- Hyderabad Nawabs
- Kochi Kings
- Kolkata Tridents
- Lucknow Pushers
- Mumbai Aces
- Pune Pros
- Punjab Pinnacles
- Rajasthan Strikers
- Ranchi Warriors
- Vizag Gladiators
Each city will be represented by a different esports organisation. Skyesports has selected each esports organisation in the Skyesports League based on past results, contribution to the ecosystem, and commitment to localized content for the esports event. These 16 teams and their players will be revealed soon on Skyesports’ Instagram and Twitter handles
Adding on the process of selecting teams, Skyesports head of global business partnerships Sashank Bhandaru added, “While we received a huge number of applications to be a part of the Skyesports League, we have carefully shortlisted the best teams for the esports event. They haven’t just been selected based on their star players or popularity but also on their ability to engage regional audiences which is the goal with the Skyesports League. We couldn’t be more excited for the tournament and the jam-packed entertainment in store for fans with esports action, music videos, memes, and celebration of localised culture.”
The Skyesports League 2024 will take place in Mumbai in March 2024. The multi-day on-ground esports event will be open to a live audience giving a chance to fans to cheer on their favorite teams and the home squad of Mumbai Aces in person. More information will be announced soon.
So far, Enigma Gaming has secured its slot in the Skyesports League 2024 after their spectacular victory at the Pova Cup Season 4 – BGMI, organised by Skyesports.
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.
