Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Mumbai Gamer Vedang Chavan Named iQOO's Chief Gaming Officer
A Mumbai gamer named Vedang Vikas Chavan, age 25, has become the new Chief Gaming Officer (CGO) for iQOO, a smartphone brand.
He won a competition with over 80,000 people to get the job, and will receive a prize of ₹10 lakh.
Chavan has been playing games since he was 10 and has played in international tournaments.
Now he will help iQOO make their phones better for gaming and improve connections in the eSports world.
The brand also appointed Harshvardhan Singh as official caster.
Vedang Vikas Chavan, a 25-year-old from Mumbai, has been named iQOO's Chief Gaming Officer.
Chavan was selected from over 80,000 participants in a nationwide competition.
He will receive a ₹10 lakh prize as part of his appointment.
Chavan has a background in eSports, including representing India in international tournaments.
As CGO, he will work to enhance smartphone gaming and strengthen eSports connections.
- Who
- Vedang Vikas Chavan is the new Chief Gaming Officer for iQOO.
- What
- Vedang Vikas Chavan was appointed as iQOO's Chief Gaming Officer.
- When
- The event took place, and the news was published on July 31, 2025.
- Where
- The winner is from Mumbai; the competition was nationwide.
- Why
- To enhance smartphone gaming experiences and strengthen connections within the eSports ecosystem.
- New CGO
- Vedang Vikas Chavan
- Age
- 25
- Location
- Mumbai
- Prize
- ₹10 lakh
- Competition Participants
- Over 80,000