On the anniversary of Thomas Thornton turning into the primary South African passenger on a flight, the South African Protea Esports Crew for the DotA 2 Title landed in Mumbai, India on 19 March 2026.
The South African Protea Esports Crew for the DotA 2 Title flew to Mumai to take part in the International Esports Video games in Mumbai from 19-22 March 2026. The International Esports Federation’s (GEF) flagship, International Esports Video games Mumbai, is organized by Eflag Corp with the assist of Maharashtra Tourism. GEG Mumbai options 70 esports athletes from 23 international locations and territories. This premier occasion will even characteristic GEFcon and GEFestival.
However what a job to get there…
Flights needed to be rerouted to keep away from Dubai on the final minute as Thoughts Sports activities South Africa (MSSA) believes that the security of its athletes is paramount, and MSSA would have moderately withdrawn its group moderately than put any of the athletes at risk.
Happily GEF was of the identical thoughts, and new flights have been obtained by way of Ugandan Airways.
Thus after !7 hours, the group safely landed on 19 March 2026 in Mumbai – drained, however able to do battle.
Even Sir Paul Foster, President of GEF, was heard to exclaim on the arrival of the South African Crew, “the group seems to be terrific. Nice illustration of RSA. First nation to be introduced on stage.”
The group consists of:
Matthew “bee” Raubach (Captain)Callum “sk3p” FosterBarend “Berend” van StadenLennard “treatment” KoekemoerSuhail “Soup” KhanMark “Frank” Lehle (Sub)
As regular, MSSA is aware of the group will do South Africa proud!
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