CHENNAI: The city of Chennai is set to host one of India’s largest international esports events as the Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) gears up to bring together top gaming talent from around the world this November.
Organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) in partnership with Skyesports, the tournament will feature competitions in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
The CS2 tournament will run from November 7 to 9 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, with top teams from India, Southeast Asia, and Europe competing for a 50,000 USD prize pool. As part of the Valve Regional Standings, the event plays a crucial role in the global CS2 circuit and marks the state’s emergence as a major esports hub.
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