G2 Esports has announced the addition of Maryam “Mary” Maher, the first GCC-based female gamer, to the G2 GOZEN roster. The Lenovo-sponsored G2 Esports organization in Berlin includes some of the industry’s most successful and prominent female Esports talents.
Julia “juliano” Kiran (Sweden), Michaela “Mimi” Lintrup (Denmark), Petra “Petra” Stoker (Netherlands), Anastasiya “Glance” Rival’evna Anisimova (Russia), and, most recently, Maryam “Mary” Maher are members of the G2 VALORANT team, known as G2 Gozen (Bahrain).
Maryam has been showcasing her abilities in online video games such as Fortnite since 2017. Maryam posted footage of herself taking out 24 opponents in a row in 2018, which helped her build a solid reputation in the Esports community. She has since established herself as one of the region’s first female Esports athletes, landing a sponsorship from Lenovo Legion.
Mohammed Hilili, General Manager, Lenovo Gulf, said, “With the gaming industry already witnessing a positive incline, we are now seeing a whole new community of people gaming. A trend we’re seeing, particularly in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), is a very diverse audience of people who game. Whether it’s young girls, working parents or even people over 60, we’ve worked with all of these communities over the years, recognizing their love for gaming and giving them platforms on which to thrive.”
“At Lenovo, we are proud to be supporting the first ever all-female roster for G2 Esports, all while providing a safe and supportive community for talent based in the region. We would also like to congratulate Maryam on securing her spot as the first GCC-based gamer to join the G2 GOZEN roster and look forward to witnessing more female participation throughout 2022 and beyond.”
Lenovo hosted the first-ever Legion Girl Cup in 2019, launched the Miss Esports platform in 2020, and League as part of its efforts to increase the visibility and opportunities for female gamers in the region – all of which have helped girls share their experiences, create a lasting impression amongst their peers, and thrive. We’ve also expanded our collaboration with G2 Esports to put some of the world’s best gaming equipment in the hands of professional female gamers.
Maryam’s abilities will support the team’s quest to conquer the international VALORANT stage as a member of G2 GOZEN, as well as contribute to the team’s unrivaled heritage.
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