In a groundbreaking collaboration between Jazz, GameNow, and Garena Free Fire, Pakistan witnessed the thrilling culmination of the Jazz GameNow Free Fire Pakistan World Cup Qualifiers (FFPWCQ). Held on June 2nd, the Grand Finals at the University of Punjab, Lahore, marked a significant milestone in the nation’s esports landscape.
Hotshot Esports clinched the championship title in a fiercely competitive battle, securing their slot in the prestigious Esports World Cup (EWC) slated to be held in Riyadh this July. The event, graciously sponsored by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Lahore, Rafia Haider, transformed the University of Punjab into a spectacle of electrifying matches and roaring cheers.
Official broadcast sponsors Next Generation Esports (NGES) ensured seamless coverage of the event while managing league operations with precision. Their longstanding affiliation with Free Fire since 2021 underscored their expertise as the leading esports event organizers in Pakistan.
Reflecting on the occasion, Rafia Haider, DC of Lahore, expressed delight in fostering youth initiatives and providing entertainment avenues aligned with their preferences. She emphasized Lahore’s burgeoning status as the epicenter of esports events in Pakistan, foreseeing continued prosperity in the esports ecosystem.
Ali Fahad, Vice President Marketing at Jazz, alongside Falak Gondal from Garena, presented the coveted prize to Hotshot Esports, awarding them the ticket to compete in the EWC. Fahad reiterated Jazz’s commitment to nurturing Pakistan’s gaming landscape, leveraging strategic partnerships to empower local talent on a global stage.
Hotshot Esports is now poised to represent Pakistan against top teams from across regions at the EWC, vying for a share of the impressive USD$1,000,000 prize pool. Additionally, the EWC victor earns the coveted opportunity to compete in the Free Fire World Series Global Finals 2024, marking a milestone in Free Fire’s esports legacy.
As anticipation mounts for the global showdown, enthusiasts are urged to stay tuned to the official Pakistan Garena Free Fire Esports channels for exciting updates and exclusive content. With Free Fire available for download on both the Apple iOS App and Google Play store, the journey to esports glory beckons to all aspiring gamers.