Western Digital is hosting the fourth edition of the WD_BLACK Cup esports tournament in India. This gaming tournament has a total prize pool of about Rs. 13 lakhs. The grand finale of the vent is on the 18th of February at Delhi’s Pragati Maida at the India Gaming Show (IGS).
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WD_BLACK Cup hosts PC and mobile professional gamers, popular streamers, and gaming content creators. WD_BLACK cup kicked off on February 1 and has NVIDIA and Amazon as sponsors. If you are interested in watching the tournament live, visit https://www.westerndigital.com/en-in/wdblackcup.
Commenting on the tournament Mr. Jaganathan Chelliah, Senior Director – Marketing, India, Middle East & TIA, Western Digital, said, “WD_BLACK Cup has become a hugely popular esports event in India which many gamers look forward to participating in. Through this initiative, we endeavor to promote esports by nurturing and recognizing gaming talent in the country.”
As per reports, India’s esports market is expected to grow at 46% CAGR. It is expected to reach Rs. 11 billion by 2025. Western Digital is also playing a key role in the gaming ecosystem to promote professional gaming in the country. The WD_BLACK Cup is one of my initiatives by Western Digital to help the gaming ecosystem.
