by admin | Jun 16, 2023 | News
The sixth edition of Gamer.LK’s Inter-School Esports Championship (ISEC) ’22 powered by SLT-MOBITEL came to a thrilling conclusion with the crowning of the overall champions. The event which saw over 90 schools across Sri Lanka participate, was held online and featured 10 popular games. A physical awards ceremony to felicitate the winners was held recently at SLT-MOBITEL’s Auditorium in Colombo.
The closely contested Championship series with 10 game titles, saw new entrants become champions for some of the more popular game titles. Bandaranayake College Gampaha received their first gold as the winners in Call of Duty 4, showcasing their impeccable skill and teamwork in the tournament. Meanwhile, Maliyadeva College Kurunegala became gold medalists in the highly contested PUBG MOBILE title, St. Joseph’s College Colombo won gold for the popular Free Fire title and in Valorant, it was Lyceum International School Wattala who earned the gold medal.
With an inspiring showcase of talent, Gateway College Colombo proved to be the ultimate victor once again, securing the overall Championship by claiming 3 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal. Ananda College came in second with Colombo South International College coming in third. This is the sixth consecutive Championship win for Gateway, who have managed to dominate the school-level Esports scene since 2016.
“I believe it is essential to recognize the potential of Esports beyond its recreational nature. While many may struggle to grasp its connection to educational goals, we at Gateway, understand the broader impact of Esports in education. By participating in structured programs like the Inter-School Esports Championship organized by Gamer.LK, our students have the opportunity to develop vital skills such as leadership, sportsmanship, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, interaction, and collaboration. We acknowledge the remarkable growth of competitive gaming, which has surpassed the billion-dollar mark and transformed the traditional sports industry. Esports has not only changed how people consume and engage with sports but has also opened up new revenue streams, sponsorship opportunities, and a whole new ecosystem of employment prospects. To fully embrace Esports and harness its potential, we must look beyond the games themselves. At Gateway, we recognize the value of Esports as we prepare our students for the opportunities in this ever-evolving digital landscape.” said Dr. Harsha Alles, Chairman of Gateway College.
Esports has been recognized as a key focus sport by the Ministry of Sports, highlighting the importance of exposing young people to Esports in schools. Its competitions at a school level can provide numerous benefits to students, such as improving their hand-eye coordination, critical thinking, problem-solving, and team communication skills.
“The Inter-School Esports Championship has been a significant part of the esports ecosystem in Sri Lanka since 2016. It is gratifying to witness young students participating in this Championship, and we are proud to be playing a role in promoting the benefits of well-organized and monitored school-level Esports. It is heartening to see more schools recognising the potential of Esports and taking part in this event to provide their students with a competitive edge in this emerging field.” said Raveen Wijayatilake, CEO of Gamer.LK and InGame Esports and President, Sri Lanka Esports Association.
This year’s Championship was powered by SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider who came onboard as the title partner. SLT-MOBITEL has been at the forefront of empowering digital entertainment and Esports in Sri Lanka with product offerings catering to gamers in the country.
“We are proud to have powered the Gamer.LK’s Inter-School Esports Championship 2022. Congratulations to the Gateway College Colombo who have showcased their prowess winning for the 6th time. Our support towards the competition highlights SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment in fostering the growth of esports in Sri Lanka. SLT-MOBITEL as a leading telecommunications provider is firmly dedicated in empowering the youth to grow their passion for gaming and esports. In endorsing the Championship, we aimed to provide a platform for talented student gamers to showcase their skills and pursue their dreams in the competitive gaming arena. We believe in the transformative power of esports and its ability to nurture teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital skills among the next generation,” stated Prabhath Dahanayake, Group Chief Marketing Officer, SLT-MOBITEL
The Championship is set to return for its seventh edition later in 2023.
by admin | Jun 6, 2023 | News
Partnering with Gamer.LK, the Amrak Institute of Medical Sciences presented the Amrak Best School Gamer Award for the smartest and the most skilled school gamer in the country. Savindu ‘CHARLI3′ Perera from Gateway College Colombo was announced as the winner at the event.
The sixth edition of Gamer.LK’s Inter-School Esports Championship (ISEC) ’22 powered by SLT-MOBITEL saw over 90 schools across Sri Lanka participate. The competition was held online and featured 10 popular games. The awards ceremony was held at the SLT-MOBITEL Auditorium on 29th May 2023.
The Amrak Best School Gamer competition was a special event to find the most talented individual gamer in Sri Lanka by testing a combination of gaming knowledge and casual gaming skill. This stood apart from the main Esports event which was purely focused on Esports skill and medals won for participants’ schools.
Savindu ‘CHARLI3’ Perera showcased extraordinary skill throughout the Amrak Best School Gamer competition by participating in the online gaming quiz consisting of questions that focussed on logic and game-industry knowledge. After placing in the top 3 of the online gaming quiz against 550 other school gamers, Savindu moved on to the game triathlon featuring three hyper-casual mobile games. Here, Savindu secured the top spot thanks to skills and strategies which earned him the title of the Amrak Best School Gamer.
The first runner-up position was earned by Aalim Ahmed Riza of Gateway College and Raviru Guwnaka from Ananda College was the second runner-up.
As a testament to his talent and commitment to the world of gaming, Savindu ‘CHARLI3’ Perera was awarded a gaming headset and an exclusive free registration at the esteemed Amrak Institute.
Amrak Institute of Medical Sciences, affiliated with Durdans Hospital, is widely recognised for its comprehensive education and practical experience, grooming successful healthcare professionals. Amrak Institute works with eminent faculty, advisors, consultants, and committed educators to raise the bar of education in Sri Lanka because of its commitment to innovation and addressing the constantly changing challenges faced by the healthcare sector.
For individuals aspiring to receive a comprehensive and innovative education in healthcare, Amrak Institute of Medical Sciences stands as the pinnacle of choice. To explore more about the institute, available programs, and the application process, kindly visit the official website at amrak.lk. Embark on a transformative educational journey and join the esteemed community of successful healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka.
Gamer.LK promotes Esports so professional athletes, broadcasters, marketers, and others can create a career in this industry. The COVID-19 epidemic changed digital entertainment consumption, driving the company’s year-on-year growth rate to over 100% in the last three years.
by admin | Mar 21, 2023 | ISEC22, News
With 2 out of 10 eligible titles concluded, the Rocket League Grand Finals at the Inter-School Esports Championship 2022 (ISEC ‘22) powered by SLT-MOBITEL saw some intense and fierce competition as the young racers from Gateway College Colombo showcased their skills and determination on the virtual track. At the end of the day, it was Gateway College Colombo who clinched both gold and silver for the title, while Carey College Colombo secured the bronze medal.
Gateway College Colombo’s performance was nothing short of impressive, as they managed to secure the top two spots in the Rocket League game title. This not only cemented their dominance in this particular game title but also brought them to the lead in the overall championship standings dropping Bandaranayake College Gampaha into second after their spectacular performance in Call of Duty 4.
The Gateway College team has established themselves as the formidable force to be reckoned with, having won ISEC 5 consecutive years in a row. In their campaign this year, it remains to be seen whether they can maintain their momentum in the remaining game titles or if other schools will step up and give them a run for their money.
Find out the standings of the Schools at this year’s Championship at https://school.gamer.lk/standings/
by admin | Mar 20, 2023 | ISEC22, News
The Inter-School Esports Championship 2022 (ISEC ‘22) powered by SLT-MOBITEL has kicked off with the first grand finals featuring Call of Duty 4. Ten game titles will be played in the tournament and the first game has already produced a thrilling outcome. The competition saw Bandaranayake College Gampaha take home the gold medal in Call of Duty, while Nalanda College Colombo came in second place to earn the silver medal.
The teams competed with great intensity, showcasing their skills and strategy in the popular first-person shooter game. Bandaranayake College Gampaha’s victory was a testament to their excellent teamwork with their star player Dulanjana ‘MADARA‘ Menaka with a breakthrough performance. They were able to outplay their opponents and secure first place in the Call of Duty 4 category.
The Inter-School Esports Championship 2022 powered by SLT-MOBITEL continues to be a platform for young and talented Esports players to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. The next few days will feature more exciting matches and game titles and the outcome of all game titles will result in determining the overall champion of the tournament. Bandaranayake College starts steady in the race to overthrow 6-time ISEC champions Gateway College Colombo.
Find out the standings of the Schools at this year’s Championship at https://school.gamer.lk/standings/
by admin | Mar 6, 2023 | News
Sri Lanka’s largest mercantile-level sporting event, Gamer.LK’s Mercantile Esports Championship powered by SLT-MOBITEL concluded recently with Global System Solutions (GSS) emerging as the overall Champions for the third consecutive year.
GSS emerged victorious with the most gold medals and thereby securing the Championship for the second year. Orel IT clinched second place and HSBC EDPL won third place.
“GSS takes pride in being the overall Mercantile Esports Champion successively for 3 years and continues to participate in this great event. Our thanks to the organizing team for the excellent work put in towards this year’s Championship as well as the constant support extended to all participants.” said Ian Bertus, the Chief HR & Legal Officer of GSS.
MEC ‘22 drew more than 1300 employees from 80 companies participating in 22 game titles. With over 250 matches played, the championship gave gaming enthusiasts the opportunity to represent their companies in Esports.
Recognised in 2019 as the 70th official sport in Sri Lanka by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Esports continues to grow at a rapid pace and is widely regarded as the country’s ‘fastest-growing sport’.
“Gamer.LK’s Mercantile Esports Championship continues to grow in number of participants and companies each year. Esports is increasingly becoming a core interest in the world of sport and these numbers matter to the mercantile sector of Sri Lanka. We are very excited at the prospect that more and more companies are understanding and integrating Esports into their workplace models and we look forward to new ways of supplementing this growing interest.”, said Raveen Wijayatilake, the Founder of Gamer.LK and CEO of InGame Esports.
“Telecom and the Internet are particularly essential to the esports industry. SLT-MOBITEL aims to play a significant role as an enabler of esports and help to grow the local gaming ecosystem collectively, We powered MEC ’22 as the title sponsor working closely with Gamer.LK as a natural extension of our commitment to provide professional players and amateurs, connectivity and skills to realize their potential, cultivate outstanding esports players and let them shine internationally,” noted Prabhath Dahanayake, Group Chief Marketing Officer, SLT-MOBITEL.
The Championship was powered by SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider who were also the title partner. SLT-MOBITEL has been at the forefront of empowering digital entertainment and Esports in Sri Lanka with a wide range of products and solutions catering to gamers in the country.
by admin | Feb 24, 2023 | News
Sri Lanka’s champion Esports athletes were recognised and felicitated at the seventh Dialog – SLESA National Esports Awards Ceremony held recently at the BMICH Colombo, under the patronage of Amal Edirisooriya, Director General of Sports.
The Sri Lanka Esports Association was formed in 2010 by Gamer.LK and four other leading Esports clans with the aim of promoting and developing Esports in the country. Sri Lanka Esports played a crucial role in standardising Esports in the country, adhering to international standards and rules to prepare young Esports athletes to reach the international level.
The National Esports Awards ceremony which began in 2013, returned after a brief hiatus of three years due to the pandemic, to acknowledge and honour the Esports athletes who have continued to excel in their performance in the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider and prolific promoter of sports, has stepped forward as the proud sponsor of Sri Lanka Esports, empowering Sri Lanka’s youth to engage and grow in the field of Esports. Dialog recognises Esports as the sport of the future and has been empowering Esports in Sri Lanka for over a decade. Dialog aims to enable the training and development of vital skills for Esports athletes locally and help bring structured Esports to all citizens of Sri Lanka.
The best-performing Esports athletes and clans of 2019, 2020 and 2021 were recognised at the event while the Esports athletes and clans who excelled in 2022 were awarded on stage. Maximum Esports was crowned as the Best Esports Clan of the year 2022 with many of its members also walking away with individual performance awards.
In a first for Sri Lanka and the South Asian region, the ceremony awarded Sri Lanka Esports National Colors to 39 Esports athletes who have represented the country on the international stage. This prestigious award is meant to encourage the next generation of Esports athletes to compete and strive for the highest possible level of excellence.
“Athletes and competitive organisations form the core of any sport, and Sri Lanka Esports strives to recognise the best performers and biggest contributors to the Sri Lankan Esports scene. The DIALOG-SLESA National Esports Awards puts the athlete front and center and acknowledges the feats of skill they’ve displayed both at home and abroad” said Raveen Wijayatilake, President of Sri Lanka Esports.
“We are thrilled to congratulate all the winners this year. At Dialog, we are proud to be the sponsor of Sri Lanka Esports and we are excited to continue our support in empowering local Esports athletes and promoting Esports as the sport of the future”, said Harsha Samaranayake, Vice President, Brand and Media – Group Marketing of Dialog Axiata PLC.
Sri Lanka Esports looks forward to the future with excitement and determination to continue its efforts in making Esports the number one sport in Sri Lanka. With the support of Dialog and other partners, Sri Lanka Esports aims to provide an environment for Esports athletes to develop their skills and compete at the highest levels internationally.
Dialog Axiata is the proud sponsor of the Sri Lanka National Cricket, Volleyball, Netball and Esports teams. The Company also has a close association with the President’s Gold Cup Volleyball, National Junior and Senior Netball tourneys, Schools Rugby, Premier Football and Paralympic sports by powering the Army Para Games, National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games.
