ESFI Crowns Winners of NESC24 for Tekken 8, Securing Spots at BRICS Esports Championship
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has officially announced the champions of the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24) for Tekken 8. Wasfi “YoshiKiller” Bilal emerged as the champion, with Shubham taking second place and Abhinav “Tejan” Tejan securing third.
YoshiKiller and Shubham will proudly represent India at the upcoming BRICS Esports Championship (BEC), set to take place in Moscow, Russia, on November 9-10, 2024.
Reflections from the Top Tekken 8 Players After NESC24
Following the conclusion of NESC24 on October 13, the winners shared their experiences. YoshiKiller expressed his excitement, stating, “Winning NESC24 feels amazing, especially as I prepare to represent India at BEC 2024 in Moscow.” He continued, “This journey has involved countless hours of dedication and the unwavering support of my community. I’m eager to showcase our skills on an international platform and make my country proud.”
Runner-up Shubham echoed this sentiment, saying, “Achieving second place at NESC24 is a milestone I’m truly proud of. I poured my heart into this competition, and having the chance to represent India at BEC 2024 is a dream realized. I look forward to demonstrating my abilities on the global stage—the journey is just beginning.”
Overview of the BRICS Esports Championship
The BRICS Esports Championship will feature teams from various countries, including India, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, China, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. The event will take place at the VK Play Arena in Moscow, boasting a prize pool of 1.5 million Russian rubles (approximately ₹13.32 lakh).
The tournament format will start with round-robin group stages, leading to Olympic-style playoffs. The finals are expected to attract a large audience and will occur on November 10, 2024.
