The third “Aur Khelo” tournament in Karachi, featuring the popular game Valorant, was recently held by Konnect by HBL, the bank’s branchless banking service. A fantastic opportunity was offered to gamers by this event to showcase their skills.for nearly 200 passionate gamers to showcase their skills and enthusiasm.
As a key player in Pakistan’s growing Esports scene, Konnect is making significant strides in nurturing the local gaming community. Moreover, through the “Aur Khelo” tournament series, the platform is connecting with the youth and consequently helping to build a dynamic environment for Esports in the country.
The tournament concluded with an intense competition that saw the top three teams emerge as the winners. Furthermore, the audience was captivated by the remarkable skills displayed by the players. Ultimately, the winning teams were:
1st Place: Team Boosters (Ibrahim Sarfaraz, Roman Aqeel, Bilal Bashir, Huzaifa Ashraf, Usman Aziz, and Syed Hasnain Ali) – They secured the championship title along with a grand prize of Rs 350,000.
“2nd Place: Team Snakes (Zain Muneer, Mustafa Kamal, Abdul Rehman, Abdul Sami Khero, Mohammad Usman, and Shayan Shahab) – They took home the runner-up prize of Rs 150,000.
Moreover, Abrar A. Mir, Chief Innovation & Financial Inclusion Officer at HBL, expressed his excitement about the event, saying, “We at Konnect are delighted to see the incredible talent and sportsmanship displayed by all the participants. Furthermore, the overwhelming response to these tournaments shows the bright future of Esports in Pakistan, and we are proud to be part of this journey to empower the next generation of gamers.”
