ELECTRONIC SPORTS FEDERATION OF INDIA (ESFI) has successfully concluded the first major bracket of its inaugural National Grind – Season 1, centred around the popular esports title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
Held from 1 to 14 September, the tournament witnessed overwhelming participation from across the country, with over 300 teams and around 1,200 players competing for the championship title.
The BGMI National Grind served as a crucial platform for both established and emerging esports talent to demonstrate their skill, strategy, and teamwork. Designed with multiple competitive stages, from open qualifiers to the finale, the event fostered an intense and merit-based environment that crowned the nation’s top BGMI team while spotlighting the depth of India’s growing esports community.
The ESFI National Grind series is envisioned as a cornerstone of India’s competitive esports ecosystem, offering a clear progression route for aspiring athletes from grassroots competition to national recognition.
The captain of the winning team said, “We had an amazing experience at the BGMI National Grind tournament organized by ESFI. The event was well-structured, competitive, and gave us the perfect platform to showcase our skills. Huge thanks to ESFI for creating such opportunities for players across the country!”
ESFI president Vinod Tiwari added, “The overwhelming response to the BGMI National Grind – Season 1 is a testament to the passion and talent that exists within India’s esports community. Our goal with the National Grind is to create a sustainable, nationwide circuit where every player has the opportunity to compete, improve, and be recognized. The feedback from players is invaluable, and we are committed to continually enhancing the competitive ecosystem, including exploring prize pools for future editions. We are immensely proud of all the teams and look forward to building on this success.”
