Training India’s Digital Athletes: ‘CyberPeace Jharkhand Esports League 3.0’ in Ranchi Kicks Off Road to Riyadh 2027

 Aims to build cyber-resilient & skilled gamers for the world’s first Olympic esports showdown

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Ranchi, 17 May 2025: On the eve of World Telecommunication and Information Society, Ranchi witnessed the launch of ‘CyberPeace Jharkhand Esports League 3.0’, an ambitious and action-packed esports event aimed at training and nurturing young talent in Jharkhand for the inaugural Esports Olympics 2027, to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Organised by CyberPeace, a global nonprofit organization headquartered in India that works to build resilience against cyberattacks and cybercrimes, the third edition of the CyberPeace Jharkhand Esports League witnessed many participants across Jharkhand competing in multiple gaming titles such as FIFA Showdown and Free Fire Arena. The sporting event was held on 17 May from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Level 7, Akash Complex, North Office Para, Doranda in Ranchi with esteemed chief guests Utkarsh Kumar, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Ranchi and Mahesh Poddar, Former Rajya Sabha MP gracing the occasion. Mr. Mahesh Poddar also delivered a special address on the topics of "Responsible Content Creation and Responsible Gaming." He emphasized the need to strengthen cybercrime laws and to raise public awareness about them.

The event was designed not only as a competitive platform for leisure but also as a bootcamp to hone the skills of aspiring esports athletes in line with international standards and put India at a global pedestal.

“Esports is more than just gaming; it’s about discipline, strategy, team building, and digital excellence,” said Vineet Kumar, Founder and Global President, CyberPeace. “With the Olympics embracing esports in 2027, this league is a stepping stone to ensure our youth are trained, equipped, and inspired to represent India on the global stage.”

The CyberPeace Jharkhand Esports League 3.0 promises attractive prizes, thrilling gameplay, and opportunities to be scouted by national teams and esports organizations. Top performers also get access to CyberPeace’s exclusive training resources and a chance to represent India in international tournaments.

‘CyberPeace Jharkhand Esports League 3.0’ aligns with CyberPeace’s mission to bridge the gap between digital opportunity and digital safety, promoting esports as a credible and empowering career path for India’s youth and represent the country in the upcoming Esports Olympics 2027 in Riyadh. 

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About CyberPeace

CyberPeace is the world's first non-profit civil society organisation and think tank of cyber and policy experts with the vision of pioneering CyberPeace initiatives to build collective resilience against cybercrimes & global threats of cyber warfare. As a pioneer in CyberPeace advocacy, CPF is on a mission to promote “Technology for Good” beyond borders. CyberPeace is involved in Policy Advocacy, Research, and Training related to all aspects of CyberPeace and Cybersecurity. Key areas of CyberPeace work are Technology Governance, Policy Review and Advocacy, Capacity and Capability creation, and building through partnerships with various government organisations, academic institutions, and civil society entities.

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