Similarly to the 2021 season of the Valorant Conquerors Championship (VCC), the top two Indian teams squared off in the fan-termed Val-Classico in the Grand Finals of 2022 edition, where Velocity Gaming (VLT) overcame the defending champions Global Esports (GE) with a 3-2 score in the best-of-five series. However, both have secured a berth to the Asia Pacific (APAC) Challenger Playoffs Split 1 where they will be seen competing against teams from the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Oceania.

VCC 2022 Grand Finals Map Veto and Scoreline: 

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• Veto: VLT ban Ascent; GE ban Fracture; VLT pick Breeze; GE pick Split; VLT pick Icebox; GE pick Bind; Haven remains

1. Breeze: VLT 13-8 GE
2. Split: VLT 5-13 GE
3. Icebox: VLT 13-7 GE
4. Bind: VLT 8-13 GE
5. Haven: VLT 13-11 GE

The first four maps were quite straightforward, with each team having the upper hand in terms of relative map selections. The series tied at 2-2, triggering the fifth map. Haven appeared to be the most dramatic map of the series, with the scores knotted at 11-11 with everything on the line, and it was Velocity Gaming who gained the lead and edged out Global Esports to win the championship.

The Valorant Champions Tour 2022: APAC Stage 1 Challengers is the next significant stage for both teams, which starts on March 10th and will see them represent the country.