Two Indians conclude APL Proving Grounds #1 in top 10

Asia Pro League - Proving Grounds #1 has come to a conclusion, with 18 year old Mongolian talent DarkMe1st3R winning the first place and grabbing a cash prize of $250.

APL Proving Grounds #1 is a non profit is an invite-only league which runs on weekend and is aimed to improve the Asian region in Counter-Strike. The tournament allowed teams from India, China, Mongolia, Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Iran, Vietnam, South Korea, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of southeastern Russia to take part.

While the first place went to DarkMe1st3R, the second place was secured by kanashii, and Fear3k clinched the third spot. Aluc4rd from Pakistan finished just outside the top three, with EmbeRR of India close behind in fifth place. Among the top ten finishers, clouda was the only other Indian representative, securing the ninth position.