Sri Lanka’s “Shady” clinches Bronze in WCC3 at WAVES Esports Championship

Mohamed Shaad Uvaiz (Shady) represented Sri Lanka at the WAVES Esports Championship, competing in the World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC3) event. The tournament, hosted by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) as part of the WAVES Summit, brought together national athletes from across Asia to compete on an international stage.

In the WCC3 event, India’s Tejaskumar Hasmukhbhai Bhoi won gold, Nepal’s Rajat Budathoki secured silver, and Shady put forward a strong performance to take bronze for Sri Lanka.

Shady’s achievement adds to the growing recognition of Sri Lanka on the global esports stage, highlighting the talent and potential of local athletes in international competitions.

Dialog Axiata PLC continued its longstanding support as the Official Sponsor of the National Esports team in Sri Lanka. As the #1 connectivity provider and a Prolific Promoter of sports in Sri Lanka, Dialog has played a crucial role in powering Esports athletes and enabling the growth of the industry over the past decade. The company’s continued investment reflects its vision of Esports as the sport of the future and its commitment to youth development in the digital era.

Gamer.LK, Sri Lanka’s premier Esports company, continues as the Strategic Partner for the National Esports Team. Over the past decade, Gamer.LK’s consistent efforts in organising Esports tournaments and initiatives have significantly contributed to the growth of Esports in the country.

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The Sri Lanka Esports Association (SLESA) was founded in 2010 and is the officially recognised body for the governance of Esports in Sri Lanka by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Esports was recognised as the 70th official sport in Sri Lanka in 2019 and SLESA actively promotes the sport as ‘Sri Lanka Esports’. SLESA consists of member clans working together with other stakeholders to provide the framework and governance for Esports allowing it to be promoted and grow within the country.

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