The eFIBA India Qualifiers have been announced and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has teamed up with Jet Skyesports to find the top 12 NBA 2K24 players in India who will compete for a spot in the World Finals.
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) is joining hands with Jet Skyesports to bring the eFIBA India Qualifiers. This is a huge event to find the top NBA 2K24 players from all over India.
The main aim is to pick the best 12 players who will be part of Team India. These players will then compete in the Regional Finals for Asia/Oceania. And guess what? If they win there, they will go to the World Finals in December 2024. There, they'll have a shot at becoming world champions and winning a share of a big €50,000 prize pool.
What is eFIBA?
The eFIBA tournament is a big deal in the world of esports, organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), which is the main body for basketball worldwide. This tournament will be played on the NBA 2K24 game, and more than 60 countries, including India, are going to join in.
Skyesports, which is known for its work in esports, has teamed up with BFI to make sure the qualifiers in India are smooth and fair. They’re hosting qualifiers at the grassroots level to find the top 12 players in India who will form Team India.
Shiva Nandy, the Founder and CEO of Jet Skyesports, is super excited about this partnership with BFI. He said that Skyesports was started to help players from India get a chance to compete on the world stage, and working with BFI fits right in with that goal. He also noted how more people are seeing esports as a real competition, just like any other sport, especially after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced the Olympic Esports Games. He expressed pride in being a part of this global movement.
How to Register for eFIBA India Qualifiers?
If you want to join the eFIBA India Qualifiers, you have until September 5, 2024, to sign up. You can register online by filling out your details and agreeing to all the rules.
India Qualifiers Registration Link
eFIBA India Qualifiers Schedule
The competition is split into three parts. First, there are the Prelim Rounds from September 6 to 8. Then, the Playoffs happen on September 9, and finally, the Grand Finals are on September 10. This way, every player gets a fair chance to show their talent in NBA 2K24 and try to earn a spot on Team India.
From these qualifiers, the top 12 players will be picked to represent India in the Regional Finals for Asia/Oceania. If Team India does well in these Regional Finals, they will advance to the World Finals in December 2024. The World Finals are a big deal, not just because of the title but also because there's a €50,000 prize pool to win.
This partnership between BFI and Skyesports is a big step forward for promoting esports in India. It proves that esports is now being seen just like other traditional sports, with lots of excitement and commitment.
The eFIBA India Qualifiers will give Indian players a great opportunity to show their skills on a global stage. This can bring both pride and recognition to the country, making more people notice how talented Indian players are in the world of esports.