NIP Group, a leading global esports organization, celebrates the significant role and unlimited potential of women in the esports field on the occasion of International Women's Day. This celebration is particularly represented by twins Kiara "Qiyarah" Janssen and Naomi "Nayomy" Janssen of the NIP IMPACT team, showcasing NIP Group's commitment to promoting equality and development in women's esports.
In September 2023, two NIP Impact Counter-Strike team players, twin sisters Kiara and Naomi Janssen, won the IESF Female World Championship in Iași with Team Netherlands in 2023. Following up, the twins were formally invited to their hometown city hall, received a 'Distinction of Honour' and were appointed Esports Ambassadors. Kiara and Naomi said they are incredibly proud and feel honored to not only win the world champion, but also become the Esports Ambassadors of their hometown. Branchevereniging Esports Nederland (BEN) is delivering living proof that esports have long entered mainstream and actively recognized in Europe
Branchevereniging Esports Nederland (BEN) is delivering living proof that esports have long entered mainstream and actively recognized in Europe
Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), as one of the globally influential and appealing esports organizations under NIP Group, continues to explore the potential of women in the esports industry. NIP entered the women's scene with NIP IMPACT in 2022 competing in the ESL Impact League for Counter-Strike. Since the team's inception, it has attracted talented female gaming athletes from all over the world. Joining NIP IMPACT team in 2023, twin players Naomi and Kiara have supported the team bringing home multiple tournament wins in Seasons 4 and 5 of the ESL Impact League
Joining NIP IMPACT team in 2023, twin players Naomi and Kiara have supported the team bringing home multiple tournament wins in Seasons 4 and 5 of the ESL Impact League
Featuring the twins, NIP produced a documentary titled "Back to the Roots", delving into Kiara and Naomi's journey of becoming professional esports players. Since joining NIP, the twins have continually improved their esports performance, showing the great potential of women in the field. "We think NIP is really great in supporting us as a female team. When we have bootcamps at the HQ, we always feel so supported". Naomi and Kiara said, "The current status of women in the esports industry has improved a lot over these past years, but of course it has some ways to go. It would be nice for more tournaments and organizers to get involved"
It would be nice for more tournaments and organizers to get involved"

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