First Cohort of 'BGMI Rising Stars' Launched To Shape India's Next Generation Of Esports Talent

The inaugural cohort of BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) Rising Stars 2025 programme, an initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of gaming icons in the country, has been launched by KRAFTON India Esports. The announcement was made during the opening day of the BGIS Grand LAN Finals 2025 in Kolkata, where 16 of the country바카라�s best teams are battling it out for an INR 3.2 crore prize pool. (More Sports News)

The BGMI Rising Stars programme is designed for young esports athletes to grow, evolve, and establish themselves as mainstream gaming personalities. For the first cohort, eight athletes have been selected. Among the eight, Saumya Raj and Samihan Kulkarni have also qualified for the BGIS Grand Finals.

바카라�BGMI Rising Stars 2025 is a celebration of passion, potential and the future of Indian esports. It바카라�s not just about identifying talent 바카라� it바카라�s about supporting it with intent, helping them grow into the next big names in the industry,바카라� Karan Pathak, associate director-Esports, KRAFTON India said.

The program will offer these players sustained growth opportunities through deep integration into KRAFTON바카라�s esports plans. Participants will also receive dedicated technical support to enhance their performance and elevate their gameplay.

바카라�For the young athletes, this is not just recognition; it바카라�s validation. To be named a Rising Star and also play in the LAN Finals 바카라� this is something I바카라�ve dreamed about,바카라� said Raj. 바카라�This initiative is exactly what Indian esports needed 바카라� it makes you believe in yourself a little more.바카라�

Kulkarni echoed the sentiment, adding, 바카라�This platform is a game-changer. It makes all the grind worth it, and now I바카라�m just focused on making the most of this opportunity."