The esports tournament, held for the first time in Meram among the universities in Konya, concluded with high participation and intense competition. Meram Mayor Mustafa Kavus joined the excitement of the young participants in the tournament, where 31 teams and more than 170 players fiercely competed.
The '5v5 League of Legends & Valorant Tournament,' organized for the first time among universities in Konya, was held in Meram. With high participation, the week-long tournament featured thrilling matches and a colorful finale.
President Kavuş, who closely followed the matches, chatted with the e-sports enthusiasts, offering both encouragement and support. The face-to-face final stage of the tournament attracted great interest from university students and spectators. During the award ceremony, Prof. Dr. Kıvanç Bilecen, Vice Rector of Konya Food and Agriculture University, and Ahmet Şenyiğit, Vice Mayor of Meram, presented awards to the winning teams and congratulated the successful young players.
The tournament, which stood out for both the number of participants and the level of competition, saw KTO Karatay University take first place in the 'League of Legends' category, bringing the trophy back to their campus. The second place went to the NEÜ e-sports team from Necmettin Erbakan University, while the third place was claimed by the Maymunlar team from Konya Technical University.
In the Valorant matches, Necmettin Erbakan University dominated the competition. The champion of the tournament, with their outstanding performance, was the AllesGut team. The second place was claimed by the Kaos team from Konya Food and Agriculture University, while the third place also went to Necmettin Erbakan University, with the Fnatic team securing a spot on the podium.
Meram Mayor Mustafa Kavuş, who congratulated the students participating in and receiving awards from the tournament, stated that the event once again showcased the growing interest in e-sports. He emphasized that such activities are a way of channeling the energy of youth in a positive direction. "The intense interest from participants and followers, the performances displayed, and the colorful and exciting matches highlighted the beauty of these types of events. Our youth must spend time in areas they are curious about and passionate about, without missing out on life. For this reason, as Meram Municipality, we have always been pioneers in this regard. Making this tournament a tradition and adding more game categories in the future will contribute to social life. I would like to thank all the teams that participated, the supporting institutions, and everyone who contributed to the event," he said.
