BEIJING, July 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated Esports World Cup 2024
(EWC) kicked off On July 3 in
Saudi Arabia. From here, world's
top esports organizations and athletes, along with enthusiastic
fans, are gearing up for the world's biggest gaming championship.
Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), an esports club under NIP Group, will
field teams in popular esports titles including Apex
Legends, Street Fighter 6 and Mobile Legends: Bang
Bang (MLBB). Additionally, Wuhan eStarPro esports team members Hua Hai
and Qing Rong will represent the KPL Dream Team in the Honor of
Kings competition as they strive for success on the
international stage.
The Esports World Cup will be home to the largest esports and
gaming festival in the world. This year's event will be held from
July 3 to August 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring 21 popular
game titles and a total prize pool of over $60 million. The tournament has attracted more
than 500 esports teams and over 1,500 top-tier esports athletes
from around the world. Additionally, various esports activities,
including fan meet-and-greets, exhibitions, and community
interactions, will take place during the event. This grand occasion
is not only a platform for esports athletes to showcase their
skills but also a vital stage for promoting and exchanging esports
culture.
NIP has assembled a formidable lineup for this Esports World
Cup, covering several globally influential esports titles. Having
already secured qualification in Apex Legends, Street
Fighter 6 and MLBB, its Fortnite and Tekken
8 teams are still aiming to secure their spots in Saudi Arabia via qualifiers.
In April, NIP partnered with the Esports World Cup Foundation
(EWCF) to bolster its esports projects. With the support of the
Club Support Program, NIP has established teams for Fortnite
and Apex Legends and ventured into the fighting game genre
with Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. Additionally, NIP
has collaborated with Singaporean esports team Team Flash to
assemble the "NIP Flash" MLBB team, a move that expands its
already skilled talent pool.
The Club Support Program received over 150 applications from
around the world, and the Esports World Cup Foundation ultimately
selected 30 clubs with strong esports backgrounds and clear future
development goals to support sustainable growth in esports
organizations. Hicham Chahine,
co-CEO of NIP Group, said, "The Club Support Program is a big
enabler in our growth efforts. It's not just about expanding into
new titles; it's about upholding our legacy while adapting to the
dynamic world of esports. We're incredibly grateful for the support
from the EWCF, which has provided us with the momentum we need to
aim for top honors in the global esports arena."
With the rapid development and growing influence of the digital
sports industry, esports has increasingly gained recognition from
global sports authorities. On June
14, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive
Board proposed to the IOC Session the establishment of the Olympic
Esports Games. IOC President Thomas
Bach stated, "With the creation of Olympic Esports Games,
the IOC is taking a major step forward and is keeping up with the
pace of the digital revolution." Following the 19th Asian Games in
Hangzhou and this year's Esports
World Cup, more international esports events may be held down the
line.
In the future, NIP Group will continue to deepen its
collaboration with global esports events, actively expand into
international markets, and provide more young people with platforms
to achieve their esports dreams.
Let us look forward to the athletes' remarkable performances in
the Esports World Cup 2024!
About NIP Group
NIP Group is a comprehensive digital sports group with esports
clubs as its core business, supported by diversified ventures
including esports events and esports talent development. As the one
of the largest and most influential comprehensive digital sports
groups in the world, NIP Group manages well-known esports brands
eStar Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas, and the Group operates in
various countries and regions, including China, Europe
and South America. It has home
courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, with regional offices in
Stockholm, Shanghai and São Paulo.
Website: www.nipgroup.gg
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