Medal Esports Joins Skyesports Masters as Sixth Franchise, Set to Compete in India's Premier CS:GO Tournament

In an exciting development for the Indian esports scene, Medal Esports, a prominent organization in the country, has been officially confirmed as the sixth franchise to participate in Skyesports Masters, India's premier franchised Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournament. Focusing their competitive efforts on the highly popular game, Medal Esports will strive to secure the lion’s portion of the impressive INR 2 Crore total prize pool.

Medal Esports  Ready to Compete in Skyesports Masters 

The eagerly anticipated Skyesports Masters will kick off with the League Stage, scheduled to commence on July 8 and conclude on August 17. During this enthralling phase, the eight franchised teams will engage in intense round-robin matches spanning several weeks. Only the top four teams from this rigorous stage will earn the opportunity to advance to the highly-anticipated Playoffs. Taking place on August 26 and 27, the Skyesports Masters Playoffs will witness India's most formidable CS:GO teams fiercely competing for the prestigious championship title. The Playoffs will be held on a LAN setting, allowing fans to witness the thrilling battles in person.

In preparation for the tournament, Medal Esports is soon expected to unveil their carefully selected seven-man roster for the Skyesports Masters. Two players from this lineup will be chosen from the ongoing open-for-all cafe qualifiers being held across 20 cities in India. Additionally, the organization has the liberty to recruit two players from international talent pools to enhance their competitive edge.

Founder and CEO of Medal Esports, Kabir Kohli, expressed his overwhelming excitement about joining the Skyesports Masters. He emphasized that participating in this prestigious tournament represents the fulfillment of the organization’s long-standing dream to establish a formidable CS:GO team. Kohli further highlighted the significant impact of the event's franchised model on the Indian esports landscape, as it not only nurtures the growth of Counter-Strike from grassroots levels through cafe qualifiers but also ensures the commercial viability of participating teams. He underlined his team's unwavering belief in the tournament's long-term vision and their unwavering commitment to bolster the growth of Counter-Strike in India.

Shiva Nandy, the Founder, and CEO of Skyesports, expressed his delight in welcoming Medal Esports as the latest addition to the Skyesports Masters franchise. Nandy stressed that Medal Esports' steadfast dedication to Counter-Strike aligns perfectly with Skyesports' vision of fostering the game's growth and development in India. He further emphasized that the upcoming Skyesports Masters is poised to redefine the esports landscape in the country, and he eagerly anticipates Medal Esports' valuable contribution to this exciting journey.

With this announcement, Medal Esports now joins the ranks of Revenant Esports, Gods Reign, 7Sea Esports, Marcos Gaming, and Reckoning Esports as part of the Skyesports Masters. Enthusiasts across the nation eagerly await the unveiling of the final two franchises, which will complete the lineup for this highly anticipated league.