Esports: The biggest prize money winners in eSports

    The International, one of the biggest DOTA 2 tournaments in the world, is becoming increasingly popular and successful with every passing year

    Team Spirit, a squad from Russia, won TI 10, winning the biggest prize money in the history of the eSports tournament Team Spirit, a squad from Russia, won TI 10, winning the biggest prize money in the history of the eSports tournament

    While the tournament began with a small prize pool of $1.6 million in 2011 and 2012, the prize pool has now increased to over $40 million. The last TI, the tenth season of The International, had a massive prize pool of $40 million, the highest prize money in any eSports tournament ever. While the organisers, Valve, don't invest more than $1.5 million, the fans increase the rest of the prize pool. With DOTA2 gaining immense popularity, the prize money for the tournament is also huge. Next to TI is the Fortnight World Cup Finals of 2019, which had a prize pool of $15.29 million. 

    Team Spirit, a squad from Russia, won TI 10, winning the biggest prize money in the history of the eSports tournament. The tournament concluded in October 2021 with Team Spirit's victory. While TS barely qualified for the game, seeing them win the biggest eSports prize pool so far was a sight to remember. Of the total prize pool of $40 million, TS won a vast amount of $18 million after beating PSG.LGD 3–2 in the finals. 

    Best Indian Free Fire players of 2022

    The Free Fire community is increasing manifolds as new players join the online battle royale daily. As the title progresses, its fan following and the FF community in India have widened as many Indian YouTubers and gamers have started featuring the games on their channels. So far, the best Indian FF player and YouTuber is Killer FF. Representing Orangutan's Free Fire roaster, Killer's terrific headshots make him a brilliant rusher. His YouTube channel, Killer FF, has over 398k subscribers, totaling 128 videos he has uploaded. 

    Next in line is Tahirfuego FF. His accurate headshots and skillful breakneck movement speed have made him popular among the FF community. He gained over 381k subscribers on his YouTube channel, Tahirfuego FF, with 134 videos. He plays for the Nigma Galaxy eSports team and is among the most skilled FF players. TSG Legend (Bhawesh Lakhwani) is another one of the incredible FF players playing for the TSG Army Squad. His reflexes are quick, and his shots are precise, giving him a place in the community's list of top FF players. 

     

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