India set to take on Indonesia in Esports showmatch to commemorate 75 Years of diplomatic ties

Skyesports, India’s leing esports tournament organizer, has announced a collaboration with Indonesian Embassy of New Delhi for an esports showmatch at India Gaming Show, as India and Indonesia commemorate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024. 6th India Gaming Show 2024, an international gaming, animation, and infotainment event is being organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from March 14 to 16 in Pune, India.

esports showmatch at Skyesports Grand Slam will feature a top team from India and Indonesia competing in popular PC game, Counter-Strike 2. This event not only celebrates rich history of diplomatic relations between two nations but also highlights growing importance of esports in fostering international connections.

According to Niko Partners’ Asia Games Market Report, Indonesia boasts over 180 million gamers, while India impressively claims 421 million gamers, predominantly aged between 16 and 64 years old. This vast gaming community presents a unique opportunity for both countries to promote ir gaming industries and explore avenues for furr collaboration.

A representative from Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi said, “We highly appreciate collaboration between Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi with Skyesports in Skyesports Grand Slam, as this is also a great opportunity to commemorate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and India by doing people-to-people contact activities. Various activities have been planned, such as an exhibition game between both teams from Indonesia and India, a panel discussion with stakeholders from both countries as speakers, and promoting Indonesia local games through Indonesia Pavillion at Exhibition that show potentials for Indian market.”

Commenting on thrilling showmatch between India and Indonesia in Skyesports Grand Slam, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, said, “We are thrilled to be hosting India - Indonesia showmatch at India Gaming Show 2024 in Pune as a part of our Skyesports Grand Slam IP. As esports industry continues to soar globally, this collaborative initiative between Skyesports and Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi not only celebrates longstanding diplomatic ties between India and Indonesia but also underscores immense potential of esports as a platform for cultural exchange and international cooperation. This showmatch exemplifies how gaming transcends boundaries, bringing toger diverse communities in friendly competition, and signifies a significant milestone in evolution of esports on world stage."

India - Indonesia Showmatch will be played as a part of Skyesports Grand Slam, an international esports tournament in India Gaming Show 2024. Besides showmatch, tournament will witness four elite teams – one from India, one from Australia, and two from Europe – engaging in intense esports action for title of champions and a share of impressive $50,000 prize pool.