The Beginning of Griffin Esports

Griffin Esports was born from the spirit of a community that doesn't want to just be a spectator in the world of esports. Founded around 2022 by several young gamers who have a background in the competitive PUBG Mobile scene, this team took the name "Griffin", a mythological creature that symbolizes strength, speed and alertness.

Griffin Esports was built without large financial support or major sponsors. They started with the most basic way: gathering players through the Discord forum, practicing sparring through free scrims, and participating in community tournaments for joint ventures. But this is where their character was formed: independent, disciplined, and never giving up.

PUBG Mobile Division: The First Pillar to Be Built

Since the beginning, Griffin Esport has made PUBG Mobile its main division. Not without reason, because the founders of the team come from this gaming background. They immediately formed the first squad with the composition of young players who were not yet known, but had great potential.

Names like Reinzz, Akio, Drew, and Nev became Griffin's initial foundation. They train hard every night, study professional team rotations, and develop the aggressive-control playing style that is characteristic of Griffin Esport. One of the iconic moments was when they finished top 5 in a national community tournament even though there was only one player left at the end of the round.

Personal Story: Surviving When Everything Almost Gave Up

In mid-2023, Griffin Esports is experiencing difficult times. Several players left due to personal activities, and the team lacked funds to participate in further competitions. The manager even had to sell his personal streaming equipment to cover national tournament registration costs.

But precisely from that lowest point, Griffin found their identity. In an internal session, one of the senior players said:

> "Griffin is not only a symbol of strength, but also a symbol of our hope that cannot die. We started from zero, and we can rise together.

Those words sparked new enthusiasm. Griffin started opening open recruitment, recruiting part-time trainers, and building a small mini bootcamp using community donations.

Achievements Ever Achieved

Kalimantan regional level PUBG Mobile tournament finalist (2023)

Enter the top 6 in the PUBG Mobile national community league (2024)

Several players successfully tried out for the PMPL Development League team

Invited as a sparring partner by PMPL teams for weekly scrims

Team Philosophy: From Community to Community

Griffin Esport adheres to the principle that esports is not the property of the elite alone. Therefore, they routinely:

Hold free live coaching sessions via YouTube and Discord

Giving community players the opportunity to try out for the first team

Provides educational content about rotation, mindset, and gameplay strategy

For Griffin, winning is not just about trophies, but about how to build a healthy and mutually supportive ecosystem.

The Future of Griffin Esports

Now, Griffin Esports is slowly starting to attract the attention of local sponsors and several gaming gear brands. They are developing long-term plans to expand the division into Mobile Legends and Valorant, while strengthening the internal management structure.

With an identity as a hardworking team, brave to fight from the bottom, and continuing to develop together with the community, Griffin Esports is ready to claw its way to the top of Indonesian esports.

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This article was written by the Dunia Game community.