UNIMY E-Sports Club Valorant Tournament!
Valorant is a first-person shooter (FPS) game released back in 2020 that has since taken the e-sports world by storm, quickly becoming one of the most popular FPS games in the world.
As such, it was no surprise when UNIMY’s e-sports club started hosting annual Valorant tournaments, this year being their third! Starting on 3rd June 2023, 16 teams competed to win from a total prize pool of RM1000, sponsored by CodaShop and BAC Engage.
This event was organised to scout for exceptional Valorant players, and to bring some camaraderie and encourage healthy gaming to the platform.
The Road to the Finals
Teams gathered virtually on Discord on Day 1, ready to show off their shooter skills. Throughout the preliminaries, all teams fought well — but only 8 teams were able to proceed to the next stage of the competition: the quarter-finals.
On 4th June, the remaining 8 teams gathered once again at 12pm, ready to face off on maps like Haven, Icebox, Pearl, and Ascent. Each team fought hard in the quarter-final rounds, but in the end, only 4 teams could continue to the upper and lower finals.
The Grand Finals
Teams ISEC Shark, Loyalty Club, SCTEAM, and Daddy’s Home made it through to the upper and lower finals. They faced off on 4th June to determine who would proceed to the grand finals, and who would drop to the lower bracket. In the end, the grand finalists were announced: ISEC Shark and Daddy’s Home. The battle for the grand prize took place at 8pm on 10th June.
Battling it out over 5 rounds across maps including Split, Ascent, Bind, Haven, and Pearl, the series opened with ISEC Shark dominating — before Daddy’s Home clawed their way back, forcing a tiebreaker in the fifth round. After intense gameplay, ISEC Shark closed it out with a score of 13–5, taking home the win and a prize of RM400!
A Win for the Whole Community
It was an enjoyable experience for everyone involved, ranging from competitors to organisers. Here’s what the president of UNIMY e-Sports club, Fathin Najihah, had to say:
“The Valorant tournament was an exhilarating display of skill, strategy, and teamwork, made possible by the incredible support of our sponsors and collaborators, such as CodaShop. Their support not only elevated the tournament to new heights but also allowed us to showcase the incredible talent and passion within the Valorant community. Without them, our third Valorant tournament wouldn’t have been possible. We look forward to continued partnerships and more thrilling events in the future.”
Fathin Najihah, President, UNIMY e-Sports Club
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