By Sagar V. Mankar The 2024 edition of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) is set to kick off on August 20, 2024, and will run until September 29, 2024. Organized annually by Krafton, this prestigious esports event will feature 128 BGMI teams competing for an impressive prize pool of ₹2 crore. The Grand Finals are scheduled to take place in Kochi, Kerala.
Interestingly, the Meghalaya government has extended official support to Jubilant Divine Esports, marking the first instance of a state government backing a team in a BGMI tournament. This significant development was shared by Jubilant Divine Esports, where they revealed support from Shri Kyrmen Shylla, Minister of Excise, and Shri Shakliar Warjri, Meghalaya’s Sports Minister.
The team stated, “In a landmark move for the esports community in Meghalaya, Shri Kyrmen Shylla, along with Sports Minister Shri Shakliar Warjri, have publicly shown their support for esports for the first time ever. Shri Kyrmen Shylla has extended his support to Jubilant Divine Esports, the only team representing Meghalaya in the ongoing BMPS Tournament.”
The ministers emphasized their vision to develop esports infrastructure, host tournaments, and provide continuous support to players. Their goal is to position Meghalaya as a prominent hub for esports, enabling players to represent India on global stages, including future esports Olympics.
Jubilant Divine Esports, led by CEO Wanshankupar Suchiang, consists of talented players like Dason, Nexx, NoizyBoii, Nathan, AxeXo, and Ambush. The team is placed in Group 3 of the Blue Set in BMPS Round 1. Consistency will be key as they face seasoned squads throughout the tournament.
Earlier this year, Jubilant Divine Esports participated in BGIS 2024. Despite showcasing impressive performances in the initial rounds, they narrowly missed advancing past Round 3. However, the team remains determined to make a mark in BMPS 2024.