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KRAFTON India's Rising Star Program: Ambala-Based Gamer JatinOG Selected For Prestigious Program

Ambala gamer Jatin "JatinOG" Kumar has been selected for KRAFTON India's Rising Star Program. The initiative aims to find and guide esports talent across India. JatinOG plays BGMI for Zero Ark Official and has become a key name in the Indian esports scene.

JatinOG started with Mini Militia and other PC games. A friend introduced him to BGMI a few months after launch. Casual matches soon turned serious. He moved into high level BGMI tournaments, showing the growing esports culture in smaller Indian cities.

Krafton India Rising Star picks JatinOG

JatinOG plays with ZaMORTY, ZaPAINisLIVE, ZaChandanOp, and ZaSarwarOG. He believes success comes from clear communication, patience, and teamwork. According to him, upcoming teams often fail due to poor communication and focusing on solo gameplay instead of strong team coordination.

Goals & Mindset Of JatinOG

Speaking about his aspirations, Jatin said that he wants to win an international trophy and play for India. He said, "My current goal is to win a trophy and represent India internationally someday." He added that he has given a lot of time and hard work, and wants to improve daily.

He follows a strict practice plan each day. It starts with almost one hour in the training ground. Then he plays long scrims and practice matches with teammates until late night. He credits his family as a major support during his esports journey.

On his selection, he said he used to dream of such a program. Now he is part of it and feels grateful. He is excited about new chances that may come from the KRAFTON India Rising Star Program and wants to make full use.

Esports Growth In India

He sees Indian esports growing with more tournaments and investments. He feels career options in gaming are rising. His journey from Ambala to the BGMI spotlight is inspiring young Haryana gamers. Many now look at esports careers with more discipline, patience, and self-belief.

Story first published: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 14:39 [IST]
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