Jakarta, October 19, 2024 – Samsung Galaxy Gaming Academy (SGGA) 2024, initiated by Samsung Electronics Indonesia (SEIN) in collaboration with KINCIR, officially announced ATS Esports as the grand champion in this prestigious esports talent search competition. In the grand finals held at BEC Bandung, ATS Esports triumphed over Izora Zumm with a score of 3-1.

As a result of this victory, ATS Esports has secured an exclusive contract to join the Galaxy Team and will undergo a bootcamp under the guidance of Galaxy Coaches Zeys and KB.

ATS Esports, consisting of talented members such as Rafi Dzakir Alfaridz (TheifRV), M Fathir Frimagani (Synn), Febriansyah Al hidayat (Zwhywhy), Heizel Ihza Ramadhan (Jenkminaire), and Seicar Nicholas Vincen Tampubolon (ikooo), delivered an outstanding performance throughout the competition. Each team member contributed unique skills that played a crucial role in their success.

A combination of strong strategy and effective communication enabled ATS Esports to overcome various challenges and claim the championship title.

Febriansyah Al hidayat (Zwhywhy), the captain of ATS Esports, expressed his pride in being part of the best team at SGGA 2024, saying, "Joining the Samsung Galaxy Gaming Academy 2024 was a tremendous opportunity for us. This victory is an extraordinary achievement for the team. The tournament was highly competitive, but thanks to teamwork and the training from Galaxy Coaches, we managed to overcome every obstacle. We are very excited to join the Galaxy Team."

The success of ATS Esports marks the culmination of SGGA 2024, which attracted more than 2,013 participants from across Indonesia since August. Participants went through a series of qualifiers and fierce matches to reach the finals.

Rangga Danu Prasetyo, CEO of KINCIR, stated, "This year, we witnessed an incredible increase in both the number and quality of participants. We had 2,013 registrants, which we then narrowed down to 128 teams. The enthusiasm for SGGA demonstrates that Indonesia has tremendous potential in esports. The Samsung Galaxy Gaming Academy provides an opportunity for casual players to transition into pro players, and we are proud to be part of this journey."

Samsung Electronics Indonesia, the initiator of SGGA 2024, echoed these sentiments. Andi Airin, Head of Marketing and Demand Generation MX at Samsung Electronics Indonesia, added, "We are proud to support the event with the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G for an awesome gaming experience in every match of the Samsung Galaxy Gaming Academy. The talents showcased here are truly amazing, and both ATS Esports and Izora Zumm have delivered awesome performances during SGGA 2024. To ATS Esports, welcome to the new journey with Team Galaxy. This victory marks the beginning of a new chapter for you to achieve even greater success in the future and inspire other young Indonesians," said Andi Airin, welcoming the winners of the Samsung Galaxy Gaming Academy 2024.

Andi Airin also expressed that the experience gained by Team Galaxy could inspire a new generation of esports players in Indonesia. "I can’t wait to see how Team Galaxy continues to grow through the bootcamp with our Galaxy Coaches, Zeys and KB. This training is also part of our commitment to supporting the development of the esports ecosystem in Indonesia," she added.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G supported SGGA 2024 by providing outstanding performance. The Galaxy A55 5G features enhancements in CPU and GPU as well as advanced heat control, delivering smooth gameplay, fast loading times, and vivid graphics quality on this smartphone.

The Galaxy A55 5G is also equipped with RAM capacity of up to 12GB, expandable up to 20GB with RAM Plus, and a long-lasting 5000mAh battery.

With the conclusion of the Samsung Galaxy Gaming Academy 2024, Samsung Indonesia and KINCIR hope to continue supporting the growth of esports in Indonesia. The success of ATS Esports proves that with the right technology support and quality training, esports talent can refine their skills and achieve their dream of becoming a pro player.

Next, the selected Galaxy Team will undergo an intensive three-month training with Galaxy Coaches, Zeys and KB. During this bootcamp phase, Zeys has prepared 11 specialized training methods, covering technical training, mentality and character building, as well as physical exercise.

All the excitement from the intensive training process of Team Galaxy will be featured on the official YouTube channels of Samsung Indonesia and KINCIR Esports. Additionally, viewers will have the chance to gain exclusive tips and tricks from Galaxy Coaches, along with other exciting content.