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GCC: A Jump-Start For Gamers While Indian professional esports are garnering attention worldwide, the amateurs and the semi-professional gamers are losing out on a heavy chunk of opportunities. Gamerji Community Challenge is one such opportunity for the newbies to set their foot right in the world of gaming.
By Donna Amo
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sports and gaming among the youth of India are not uncommon phenomena. For the younger population, the space of gaming has become one of the favourite forms of entertainment. Competitive gaming or esports has continued to garner more interest in recent years, and according to a CLSA report, esports was a $100 million market. The popularity of gaming has also fostered a sense of community among those involved. This community consists of casual gamers, esports enthusiasts, streamers, content creators, etc. Due to the growing popularity of video and mobile games, many companies and organisations like NODWIN Gaming, India Today Gaming, Gaming Monk, Esports Federation of India, and All India Esports League have held countless esports tournaments. 34
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Bridging the Gap Most of the tournaments in India are directed towards professional players and esports teams. While nonprofessional gamers could participate, the chances of 2021
winning against the trained pros are relatively slim. Gamerji, an esports tournament organiser, recognised the need to bridge the gap and decided to hold the first Gamerji Community
