Pole to Win Introduces New Esports Team for North America’s Valorant Challenger Community
Pole to Win Introduces OR Esports for North America’s Valorant Challenger Community
Pole to Win (PTW), a leading provider of game and digital entertainment solutions, announced the addition of a new Esports team to its roster: OR Esports.
The team will participate in Split 1 of the 2023 North America VALORANT Challengers, an official tournament circuit organized by Riot Games. The lineup of the team includes Jonard Penaflor, Dayton Akau, Vincent Nguyen, Chase Linder, and Elijah Hawkins, as well as coaches Erik Sutton and Chris Yong. These players, collectively known as Jonaaa6, Lear, PureVNS, nillyaz, and Zeldris, form the core of the team with the support of their coaches.
Previously named Stealing Lunch Money, OR Esports has now advanced to the VALORANT Challengers through their successful performance in the Last Chance Qualifier, where they secured a runner-up finish.
The team will move into a team house in Austin, Texas, in March to solidify team chemistry and mechanics. CEO Deborah Kirkham expressed her excitement over the addition of the new players to the OR Esports family and the company’s mission to create an environment of awesome games, happier players, and engaged communities.
OR Esports has its roots in the Indian PUBG Mobile community and was acquired by PTW in 2019. The team quickly gained success and a massive following, which led to big-name sponsorships from KFC, Zebronics, Rooter, and AMD. The addition of a VALORANT team to PTW’s roster is aimed at expanding the company’s presence globally and competing with top North American organizations such as Faze Clan and TSM.
Fans of OR Esports can catch the team playing in the upcoming VALORANT Champions Tour: North America Challengers League. Followers can also stay updated on the latest news and events through the official OR Esports Instagram account.
In conclusion, PTW’s addition of OR Esports to its roster is a major step in expanding its presence in the Esports community and strengthening its commitment to creating an environment of awesome games, happier players, and engaged communities. The upcoming participation of OR Esports in the Split 1 of the 2023 North America VALORANT Challengers is sure to be a thrilling experience for fans and a significant milestone for the company.
