ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has exciting news for gaming enthusiasts in India as they announce the much-anticipated return of ROG Academy for its 8th season. After several successful seasons of VALORANT, the Academy is now going back to its roots, putting the spotlight on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), the game that initially launched this esteemed program.
Asus Wants Gamers in India to Join ROG Academy Programme, Company Executive Shares Insight
Asus ROG Academy will recruit six candidates who will then be put through professional training. By Vineet Washington | Updated: 31 January 2021 12:30 IST
Asus ROG Academy will provide equipment to finalists
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Asus will take the help of AFK Gaming in execution of the programme
ROG Academy will provide a professional curriculum to selected players
Asus ROG Academy is a new virtual initiative by the Taiwanese PC, component, and peripherals maker, aimed at enabling gamers in India to showcase their skills and get a chance to become professional e-sports players. Asus, with help from AFK Gaming, will organise this programme and pick six contestants to be part of the ROG Academy. Here, they will be put under the tutelage of professionals who will mentor, train, and guide them towards the goal of representing Asus ROG locally, as well as globally. Wit
The final six players from the four squads will also be receiving Rs 15,000 as a stipend during the three month period after they are admitted into ROG Academy. They will further get training from professional esports players and coaches for a period of three months.