Besides India, the tournament will see the participation of the best esports athletes of the big rivals of Pakistan and Nepal. In a special video, the B-town action crush was released to support Indian players and also welcomed participants from Nepal and Pakistan as the prestigious Southeast Asian tri-nation esports tournament Is set to begin on November 25 with the best players taking part in one of the most popular battle royale games, Free Fire.

The Bollywood sensation will connect esports to the mainstream and to the WEC ’21 #GameHaiToFameHai campaign which encourages players to showcase their best game and achieve industry awards and recognition.

“Esport has shown great potential in India as well as around the world. I am truly delighted to support Indian players in this action packed mega tournament and urge fans to join us in offering their support for participants. ” said Tiger.

This is not the first time that Tiger has been involved in esports. The actor, who is known for his passion for sports and mixed martial arts and who has a strong influence on the dynamics of millennials and millennials, has been named brand ambassador for the Esports Premier League 2021 , which turned out to be a big hit nationwide. .

The event will run over a three-month period, with more than 33 days of live streaming on the official YouTube and Facebook channels of India Today and Aaj Tak as well as their websites.

After the first regional qualifying rounds, the top 4 teams from each country will compete in the WEC ’21 Grand Final.

World Esports Cup Director Vishwalok Nath said: “The tiger cheering on the Indian contingent will make the competition even more special and exciting to watch. And not to mention the famous rivalry that has so far been a blockbuster in the cricket and which will now be seen in esports as well, which will test ultimate strategies, coordination and tactical skills. “

With Infinix Smartphones as the title sponsor, registration for the inaugural edition of WEC ’21 began on October 23 and athletes and esports enthusiasts from all three regions can register until November 23.

To participate in the league, gaming enthusiasts and players over 16 can register at: https://www.itg.gg/