The L&G esports team founded by Alona Shevtsova got four prize-winning places this month. Team’s sponsor — Sends company — plans to increase investments

CS:GO professionals — L&G team — got prizes in four championships this month. Starting May with 2nd place in the United21 competition, this young team continued the month with 1st place at the Dragon Esport Cup, 3rd at ROG Spring Cup 2024 and 3rd at Comic Con Baltics 2024. Simultaneously, the team continues its participation in ESEA Main S49.

“Following recent team changes, we’ve dedicated significant time to training and building strong relationships. I believe we now have the strongest L&G squad to date. Our current success is a great motivator, and we’re eager to achieve even more this year,” commented Kyryl «marat2k» Samsoniuk, captain of L&G Esports.

L&G esports team, one of the top five Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, has extended its sponsorship contract with Smartflow Payments Limited this spring. Sends is the trade name of Smartflow Payments Limited. The company’s founders always support sports initiatives and young teams with a particular interest in esports.

Alona Shevtsova, owner of the Sends Company

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“I see tremendous potential in esports. This field is evolving rapidly, much like the fintech industry once did. As the world increasingly shifts online, we are opting for digital solutions more than ever before. This is why our company wholeheartedly supports, promotes, and cheers for the L&G team,” commented Alona Shevtsova, owner of the Sends Company.

The L&G team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately reached the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).

Smartflow Payments Limited is an innovative private limited company based in England and Wales. It offers financial solutions such as Internet acquiring and multicurrency business accounts, currency exchange and card issuance.

It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. For more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.

Ukrainian esports team L&G won the Dragon EC Cup tournament, held on the 20th of April by Dragon Esports Club. Four teams competed in the tournament’s final: Lazer Cats, L&G, which received a direct invitation to the final stage, EsportsBattle, and ThunderFlash, which had open qualifiers. During the Grand Final, the L&G team competed with Lazer Cats on Mirage, Anubis, and Vertigo maps.

“This victory is a testament to the exceptional talent and commitment of our players, as well as the collective effort of our coaching staff and support personnel,” said Alona Shevtsova, founder of L&G Esports. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.”

L&G is among the top 5 Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It was founded in 2021. The previous name was Leogaming, and it was created on the initiative of the famous Alona Shevtsova from the fintech sector.

The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).

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The winners received a 50,000 UAH prize. Dragon Esports Club also prepared a 15-skin giveaway for the broadcast’s viewers.

It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. To get more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.

ICE is the global conference, home to 600+ international brands that provide access to financial products, gaming tech solutions, and innovations. Sends team visited the exhibition and here is a take on it.

ICE London 2024 opened on the 6^th of February and lasted for three days at the ExCel exhibition center. This year the organizers broke the record of 811 exhibitors from 76 countries and created the biggest in its history Consumer Protection Zone.

This conference gathers the biggest players from financial, law, gaming, crypto markets to make them cooperate, and create new solutions and regulations. There are well-known Sumsub, BetConstruct, AWS, and many others among the participants.

“ICE London is a must-visit conference not only for the UK based companies but for every international player. It surprises everyone with its scale, diversity, and possibilities. We met partners and our colleagues, shared news, and gained experience. This is truly a celebration of technologies from all around the world“, commented Anastasiia Pervushyna, Director/MLRO in Sends. “ICE Esports Arena was something new for me this year. The industry is fast growing so we got new contacts to explore the area. New grounds, that is what I love about the ICE Exhibition“.

One of the shareholders (owners) Sends company is Alona Shevtsova, a businesswoman, philanthropist, and active participant in the Ukrainian and UK FinTech community.

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“ICE London 2024 provided a fantastic opportunity to establish new connections within the industry, enhance business relationships with our clients, and showcase the remarkable and continuous transformation of our product portfolio. We are glad to participate in the last ICE in London and showcase our latest innovations in payment technology”, Alona Shevtsova added.

After an independent selection process, ICE organizers move to Fira Barcelona Gran Via in 2025. Next year this conference will be held in Europe which can bring new contacts and value for the participants. Sends company already plans the visit to Barcelona in January 2025 for the first ICE Conference in Europe. To stay in touch with Sends representatives, please use [email protected] email.

To learn more about Sends and its special offer, please visit www.sends.co.
*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED.
SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED is registered in England and Wales (Company number 11070048).