Prithhis Bose
Dec, 23.2023
The renowned Dota 2 esports organisation, now known as Nigma Galaxy, was founded in 2019 by the former Team Liquid members Mohamed Morad, Christoph Timm, Miracle- Gh, MinD_ContRoL and KuroKy under the name Team Nigma. The team boasted an impressive lineup, with four of its members clinching victory at The International 2017.
Notably, Team Nigma became the first-ever esports team to have a major airline sponsor when they formed a historic alliance with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, in less than a year of its inception. Abu Dhabi-based Team Nigma and Etisalat, one of the largest telecom providers, recently partnered to present "Rising Stars," the largest Dota 2 tournament in the Middle East and North Africa.
In September 2021, Team Nigma merged with Galaxy Racer to form Nigma Galaxy. With ten esports teams playing nine different games (including Tekken, League of Legends, Dota 2, PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Wild Rift, Free Fire, and Rocket League), Nigma Galaxy has built an impressive roster over the years. Nigma Galaxy is already setting the standard for esports infrastructure development and supporting local talent in the region. All credit goes to its impressive global reach and combination of experience, talent, and resources from two of the most well-known gaming and esports brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
Drawing inspiration from Galaxy Racer's values of diversity and equal representation in esports which features over 60 male and female esports athletes from over 20 countries, Nigma Galaxy is carrying on its parent brand's support for young and emerging talent.
Significant Achievements
Nigma Galaxy showcased their prowess in various esports tournaments, consistently delivering commendable performances and securing noteworthy positions. Nigma Galaxy secured 5th-6th place in Riyadh Masters 2022 and took home $2,00,000. In the OMEGA League they secured 3rd place and won $60,000.
The team's success continued in the fiercely competitive OGA Dota PIT Season 2, where they claimed the coveted 1st place, securing a substantial reward of $70,873. Nigma Galaxy continued their winning streak in the WePlay! Dota 2 Tug of War: Mad Moon tournament, emerging as champions and taking home a remarkable $130,000.
In the GAMERS GALAXY: Invitational Series Dubai 2022, Nigma Galaxy secured an honourable 3rd place, adding $32,670 to their growing list of achievements. Their journey reached new heights at the WePlay! Bukovel Minor 2020 tournament, where they stood atop the podium, securing 1st place and an impressive prize of $72,000.