The victory of Nepali PUBG Mobile team DRS Gaming, who earned a runner-up finish in the
2022 PMGC grand finals, was celebrated at Vianet Communication's office premises. Vianet is
the ISP Partner, sponsor, and long-time supporter of DRS. Deepesh Gurung, Shahas Bhandari,
Subin Kumar Prajapati, and Sammer Gurung, members of the DRS team, were acknowledged by
Vianet CEO Sewa Pathak Bohra at an event organized by the company.
DRS spoke at the event about their inspirational journey to the final of the global championship
and how Nepal's internet connectivity enabled them to advance in the global PMGC arena. They
mentioned how Nepal’s Internet connectivity has come a long way to meet International
standards allowing the Nepalese esports industry to evolve and allow professional gamers to
compete Worldwide. Mr. Sangin Bhattarai, Head of Operations of DRS Gaming, further noted
how Vianet has been their first preference for the Internet due to its low ping, stable connection,
and prompt service.
Vianet CEO Sewa Pathak Bohra assured the DRS team that the company is committed to
continue being the preferred Internet of choice for gamers and is further aiming to enhance
Vianet’s product portfolio curated for gaming. The company will continue to support the esports
industry in Nepal.
On January 8, DRS Gaming, one of the most popular PUBG teams in Nepal made history by
becoming the first runner-up in the biggest PUBG gaming tournament featuring 51 teams
worldwide hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia. The team members shared a cash prize of $200,000 for
their historic performance.
The historic win demonstrates the potential of gaming in Nepal. Despite the limitations of a
developing country, internet connectivity has improved, and modern technologies promise plenty
for passionate gamers willing to follow their passions.
Vianet Communication Ltd. is one of the leading internet and IPTV service provider in
Nepal. Established in 1999, Vianet has always remained at the forefront of providing reliable and
affordable Broadband Internet Services. In 2011, Vianet pioneered Fiber Optics Internet more
commonly known as FTTH internet service and became the first ISP in Nepal to provide
dedicated speeds without any sharing ratio thus paving the way for the gaming industry in the
country.