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NODWIN Gaming, one of South Asia's biggest gaming and esports companies, has partnered with KRAFTON India Esports to launch BGMI: NAYE KHILADI. The new tournament aims to find and support the next generation of BGMI esports players in India.
The tournament is based on the theme #AbTeriBaari, which encourages new and aspiring players to step into competitive gaming and prove their skills on a national stage.
Registrations for the tournament are open from June 15 to June 21.
BGMI: NAYE KHILADI Tournament Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | BGMI: NAYE KHILADI |
| Organised By | NODWIN Gaming |
| Partner | KRAFTON India Esports |
| Game | Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) |
| Registration Dates | June 15 - June 21 |
| Prize Pool | ₹10 Lakh |
| Format | Online Tournament |
What is BGMI: NAYE KHILADI?
BGMI: NAYE KHILADI is an open tournament for players across India. It is designed to help new players and grassroots teams enter the esports world and gain recognition.
The tournament gives participants a chance to:
- Show their gaming skills.
- Compete against players from across India.
- Gain experience in professional esports.
- Win a share of the ₹10 lakh prize pool.
- Start their journey toward becoming professional esports players.
Tournament Format
The competition will take place in several stages.
In-Game Qualifiers
- The tournament will begin with in-game qualifiers inside BGMI. Players will need to perform well in Classic Ranked Matches during the qualification period.
Tournament Stages
- Teams that qualify will move on to the next rounds managed by NODWIN Gaming.
Top 1,024 Teams Advance
- The best-performing teams will secure places in the official tournament phase.
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Grand Finals
- The tournament will end with an online Grand Finals where the top teams will compete for the title and prize money.
₹10 Lakh Prize Pool
BGMI: NAYE KHILADI offers a total prize pool of ₹10,00,000.
The tournament is expected to become one of India's biggest grassroots BGMI competitions and help discover future esports stars.
What NODWIN Gaming Said
Gautam Virk, Co-Founder and CEO of NODWIN Gaming, said that Indian esports is growing rapidly, and now the focus should be on finding and supporting new talent.
He added that BGMI: NAYE KHILADI will give players from every part of India a chance to compete and earn recognition.
What KRAFTON India Said
Karan Pathak, Associate Director – Esports at KRAFTON India, said that the company is committed to supporting aspiring esports players and strengthening the BGMI esports ecosystem.
He explained that the tournament will give new players a platform to showcase their talent and experience competitive gaming.
KRAFTON India will also promote the tournament through its esports channels to encourage more players to participate.
How to Register for BGMI: NAYE KHILADI
Players can register by following these simple steps:
Registration Steps
- Visit the official KRAFTON India Esports website.
- Click on the BGMI: NAYE KHILADI registration banner.
- Or go to the Tournaments section and click Register Now.
- New users can create an account.
- Existing users can log in using their registered details or OTP.
- Complete the registration before June 21.
Conclusion
BGMI: NAYE KHILADI is a great opportunity for new BGMI players to enter the competitive esports scene. With a ₹10 lakh prize pool and a clear path to professional gaming, the tournament could help discover the next big stars of Indian esports. Through this initiative, NODWIN Gaming and KRAFTON India are taking an important step toward growing esports talent across the country.
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