AIS eSports concludes the grandest stage of Pokémon UNITE in Thailand, competing for a prize pool exceeding 1.7 million baht. The eArena team, the undefeated rabbits, secures victory and advances to the next level in the Asian stage.
AIS eSports reaffirms its commitment to fostering the growth of the Thai esports industry by collaborating with The Pokémon Company for the second consecutive year. The collaboration provides a platform for Pokémon trainers to showcase their skills in the AIS 5G eSports OPEN Thailand 2023: Pokémon UNITE Road to ACL 2024, the largest Pokémon competition in Thailand. With 107 teams from across the country, vying for a total prize pool of over 1.7 million baht, the eArena team emerges victorious, earning the title of undefeated champions and securing a spot to compete in the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2024.
Ms. Rungthip Jarusiripipat, Managing Director, Entertainment and Content Business Partnership at AIS, expresses, "This marks the second consecutive year of collaboration between AIS and The Pokémon Company Japan, with the shared goal of providing a platform for gamers to showcase their potential, compete, and open doors for winners to enter the global stage. The AIS 5G eSports OPEN Thailand 2023: Pokémon UNITE Road to ACL 2024 is the largest Pokémon UNITE tournament in Thailand, featuring characters from the beloved Pokémon franchise. The popularity of Pokémon Unite worldwide, with millions of players, has led to a significant interest with 107 teams participating from across the country."
Congratulations to the eArena team for their outstanding performance, achieving an undefeated record in every round of the competition. They not only clinched the championship but also became Thailand's representatives in the upcoming Asian-level competition. Special thanks to The Pokémon Company for recognizing the opportunities in the gaming and esports industry in Thailand and for their close collaboration. It is believed that the management of this competition will be a significant force in fostering the growth of the gaming and esports industry ecosystem, as well as the digital economy of the country.
The eArena team representatives state, "For this final round of Pokémon UNITE competition, we have prepared and practiced well because we believe we will face tough teams in the final round. Thanks to AIS for organizing the Pokémon UNITE tournament, providing us with the opportunity to showcase our abilities and motivating gamers to develop themselves for competitions. As the champions of this event, we will do our best to represent Thailand and bring back the championship."
