The BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA PRO SERIES (BMPS) 2023, a premier event by KRAFTON, concluded in grand style today at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. Team Blind Esports clinched the victory amidst the presence of approximately 15,000 spectators, bagging an impressive INR 40 lakhs from the INR 1 crore total prize pool after three days of gruelling competition.
Blind Esports clinches the title of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA PRO SERIES 2023 with 15,000 fans present at Ahmedabad
The tournament kicked off in November, with 96 professional teams vying for a place in the grand finals. Following fierce online qualifiers, 16 teams reached the LAN finale, battling it out in six matches over three days. Displaying extraordinary skills, strategy, and teamwork, Team Blind Esports secured first place with a total of 244 points. The second and third places were claimed by Team Gladiator Esports and Team Insane, with 211 and 174 points respectively, earning INR 20 lakhs and INR 10 lakhs.
Here are the victorious teams:
| Prize | Winning Team/Player | Prize amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | BLIND ESPORTS | INR 40,00,000 |
| Runner Up | GLADIATOR ESPORTS | INR 20,00,000 |
| 2nd Runner Up | TEAM INSANE | INR 10,00,000 |
| 4th Place | TEAM ENTITY | INR 5,00,000 |
| MVP of BMPS | SPOWER (BLIND ESPORTS) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Best IGL | AADI (TEAM INSANE) | INR 2,00,000 |
Teams ranking fifth to sixteenth also received prizes ranging from INR 3,00,000 to INR 1,00,000.
The event attracted an enormous crowd of approximately 15,000 fans, enthusiastically supporting their favorite teams and players. The winners were presented with the trophy and cheque by Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of KRAFTON India, Karan Pathak, Head of Esports at KRAFTON India, Mibu Kim, Head of Strategy & Finance at KRAFTON India, and Shyam Deshpande, Associate Art Director at KRAFTON Inc.
Karan Pathak, Head of Esports at KRAFTON India, congratulated the winners and all participating teams, stating “BMPS symbolizes our dedication to fostering Esports in India. We’re excited by the passion seen from both the players and our audience in Ahmedabad. The city’s overwhelming support for seasoned teams has been phenomenal, and we anticipate bringing the excitement of Esports to wider audiences across India. KRAFTON India is proud to offer a platform for these amazing talents and contribute to the continued success of the Esports community.”
The BMPS finale marked a significant milestone for the Indian Esports industry, highlighting the immense potential and talent of Indian gamers. KRAFTON India, the event organizer, expressed gratitude to all participants, fans, sponsors, and partners for their support and contribution to the success of BMPS. They also reiterated their commitment to the development and promotion of the Esports ecosystem in India, promising more engaging and thrilling events in the future.
