Velocity Gaming bid farewell to their longest-standing members

In a shocking announcement, popular South Asian Esports organization Velocity Gaming has waved goodbye to its longest-standing roster.

It was just a couple of days ago when Velocity Gaming bid farewell to their international players – David “Dav” Miljanić, Adam “ec1s” Eccles, and Domagoj “Doma” Fancev after the team had failed to impress in VCL 2023: South Asia Split 1 and 2. This time Velocity Gaming announced the departure of Anuj “Amaterasu” Sharma, Debanjan “DEATHMAKER” Das, Karan “Excali” Mhaswadkar, and Sagnik “Hellff” Roy.

Although Velocity Gaming managed to reach the playoffs in VCL 2023: South Asia Split 1, their journey ended prematurely in Split 2, leaving them without any remaining members in the Valorant scene as of now.

Most successful Valorant team in South Asia

Velocity Gaming, formerly known as Team Mahi established by Manoj “SENTINEL” Kasyap, emerged as a prominent Valorant team from South Asia. The team initially consisted of notable players like Tejas “rite2ace” Sawant, Vibhor “Vibhor” Vaid, Sabyasachi “Antidote” Bose, and Anuj “Amaterasu” Sharma in 2020. Laterwards Sagnik Roy(Hellf) joined the team. Under the leadership of Amaterasu, the team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork, quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the South Asian Valorant scene.

Their success grew exponentially as they clinched several regional championships, including the Skyesports Valorant League and the VCC 2022: Stage 1 defeating their arch-rival Global Esports and also finishing runner-ups in several notable tournaments. Their achievements helped them gain recognition and respect within the Valorant community. With consistent performances and a strong fan following, Team Mahi, now Velocity Gaming, cemented their position as one of the top Valorant teams in South Asia, representing the region on international platforms.

Players expressed their gratitude

Velocity Gaming expressed their heartfelt appreciation towards their departing players through a Tweet, extending wishes for their future success and fulfillment. In response, Anuj “Amaterasu” Sharma shared his perspective on the team’s disbandment, acknowledging that the decisions made were not solely based on the tournament’s outcome but were carefully considered by capable and well-intentioned individuals.

Hellf expressed gratitude towards Velocity Gaming for the opportunities provided to him. Meanwhile, Antidote reminisced about the class of 2020, stating that their contributions would be remembered by the entire fanbase, emphasizing the significance of their presence in the esports community.

These messages from the players showcased a mix of gratitude, understanding, and appreciation for the experiences and opportunities they had with Velocity Gaming.

Velocity Gaming’s BGMI and Content lineup will operate as usual

In a recent tweet, Manager Adarsh “Euphoria” Singh, clarified that VLT (Velocity Gaming) retains its content creators and BGMI’s (Battlegrounds Mobile India) lineup. He further mentioned that SENTINEL, the owner of Velocity Gaming, will be taking a temporary break from the esports scene. However, he assured that this break does not signify the end of their involvement in the field.

Since BGMI has been cleared by the Indian government we can see the Mobile Esports industry to be flourishing again hence It is a wise decision by Velocity Gaming to withstand with BGMI scene.

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