Which Indian cricketer, announced a partnership with Web3 metaverse startup WIOM and financial firm Bliv?

Shikhar Dhawan

Rohit Sharma

KL Rahul

Virat Kohli

Correct Answer : Shikhar Dhawan

Indian cricketer, Shikhar Dhawan announced a collaboration with Web3 fintech startup, Bliv.Club, and Web3 metaverse startup, WIOM to launch the first sports city in the metaverse. The launch is scheduled for September.

“I have always tried to keep abreast with technology trends. I am really intrigued by how sports can blend with the latest Web3 innovations. With the evolving internet consumption trends of millennials and Gen Z, our multifaceted team is pushing the boundaries in the virtual reality space to make it truly democratic and accessible for everyone,” said Shikhar Dhawan.

Virtual sports city : The yet-to-be-launched multifaceted sports city will be home to cricket stadiums, a sportsplex- to watch sport, a sports cafe, gym, e-sports zone, cottages, running tracks, the first of its kind 3D immersive sports museum, sports library, an arena for other sports and more..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : July 14, 2022

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