Saturday, 31 May 2025

Breaking the glass ceiling at 2025 BRICS Esports Championships - 31 May 2025

 

Sydney 'KYōi' Wood is the only woman to have played at any BRICS Esports Championships as an athlete.

The Russian Esports Federation (ReSF) plays host to the BRICS Esports Championships. The 2025 BRICS Esports Championships shall be held at the prestigious Yota Arena in Moscow, Russia, from 31 May 2025 to 1 June 2025.

South Africa through Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has participated in every BRICS Esports Championships since their inception in 2023.

This year Sydney Wood from Cape Town, is a member of the team. Not only has Sydney proved her worth at home, but Sydney is determined to make an impact at the BRICS Esports Championships, and already she has made an impact. The entire morning of 31 May 2025, Sydney has had one interview after another, and being the only woman to have ever have participated in the BRICS Esports Championships as an athlete, Sydney has attracted a lot of attention from the all male field.

However, Sydney Woods finds herself in Group D which is a group of death, and will take to the battlefield at 15:00 to 20:00 (SAST), and will square up against Egypt, China, Malaysia, Turkey, Brazil, Thailand, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

There is not an easy match there and the championship will test all Sydney's skill, experience, perseverance, and determination.

Nevertheless, Sydney remains upbeat and is unequivocally determined to give her all and perform to the best of her abilities.

All of MSSA, administrators, officials and umpires, remain firmly supportive of Sydney in her endeavours.

The streaming shall be done by UNIFIR3, of TUG fame, and held on:

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