Ved Bamb Locations 4th at Pokémon World Championships

India has made a significant stride in the global esports this month with Ved Bamb, the first Indian Pokémon GO player to qualify for the prestigious Pokémon World Championships, a global annual competitive Pokémon gaming tournament. Ved, an avid Pokémon GO Trainer hailing from Nagpur, Maharashtra, performed remarkably in the finals of the tournament, competing against 200 of the top players representing countries from around the world. At the tournament finale, held over three days – August 16th, 17th and 18th, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, he secured his position as one of the top four players globally.

As India’s sole representative at this international platform, Ved showcased exceptional skill and determination throughout the game. As the third runner up, he bagged a prize money of USD 12,000/ INR 10,00,000 and put India on the map at the Pokémon World Championship. This achievement marks a notable milestone for Pokémon GO Trainers and Pokémon fans in India and opens opportunities for them to participate in other global esport events as well.

Ved Bamb, a 23-year-old software engineer from Nagpur, sharing his experience at the Pokémon World Championships, said, “I am proud and feel honored to be one of the first Indian Pokémon GO players to qualify for the finals of the Pokémon World Championship 2024 and represent India on a global stage. It has been an incredible and memorable opportunity to connect with Pokémon fans from all over the world and also compete with some of the best of the Trainers internationally. When I started playing Pokémon GO, almost a decade ago, I never imagined Pokémon GO would be such an integral part of my life and that I would be in Honolulu representing my country and secure the fourth position. This has been a dream for me and I thank my family, friends and the Pokémon GO community across India who supported and encouraged me. I hope that I can be an inspiration to fellow gamers in India to participate more and pursue their passion in esports.”

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Pokémon GO is a social interactive game that goes beyond just playing. It is a game of skill, endurance, marrying the real-world with the Pokemon universe, engaging with a diverse community of fellow Pokémon enthusiasts and exploring the world around you. As a result, Pokémon GO boasts of multiple local communities of Trainers which continue to grow. These Trainers organize in-person meet-ups and tournaments to also enjoy the Player vs Player (PvP) battle feature. In fact, India is emerging as one of the biggest users of the PvP feature.