International Esports Federation (IESF) picks India’s Big Bang Media as a partner for Asia Open Esports Championship

Bang Bang Media Ventures (BBMVPL) joins hands with The International Esports Federation (IESF) to launch the inaugural Asia Open Esports Championship from January 30th, 2023 until March 15th, 2023.

Over 35 countries are expected to participate in the championship which is expected to be the most prominent in the area spanning the regions of Asia and the Middle East. The online event will hold four games and three skill-based categories; amateurs, mid-core, and professionals.

President of the IESF Vlad Marinescu said: “We are delighted to partner with Big Bang Media Ventures (BBMVPL) for ‘The IESF Asia Open Esports Games’. This unique championship reaffirms our collective commitment to making esports truly immersive and inclusive and provides every gamer the opportunity to compete with the best across borders. IESF is very excited at the possibilities this event could bring to life even beyond the vibrant regions of Asia and the Middle East.”

Big Bang Media Venture is owned by popular Bollywood producer Madhu Mantena and banker and entrepreneur, Ravneet Gill and will look to dominate a multi-hyphenate entertainment and learning ecosystem.

Madhu Mantena and Ravneet Gill said: “Gaming is one of the biggest social and cultural megatrends of all times and we are delighted to have been chosen by the IESF as their partners to host the IESF Asia Open. Asia and the Middle East are two of the most dynamic and passionate esports regions in the world and we want to create a championship environment that is competitive, collaborative, and fun. The intention is as much to build the champions of tomorrow as it is to build large and engaged borderless communities by making esports mainstream. Also, given BBMVPL’s peerless credentials in entertainment content production and sports and esports education, we see this as an opportunity to redefine gaming content and turbocharge the creator economy”.