The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has officially opened registrations for the National Esports Championships 2026 (NESC 2026), the national qualification tournament that will determine India's esports contingent for the 2026 Asian Games.
Facing off against formidable opponent Ansil Nalakath Abbas, Mandalapu clinched a decisive 3-0 sweep in the best-of-five series, sealing his position as the main player to represent India at the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain from October 22-31, 2025. Ansil will join the contingent a
Recognised as one of the world's most prestigious student esports competitions, OXY-2025 will bring together student teams from nearly 50 countries across five continents to compete on an international stage, as per a press release from ESFI.
This major prize enhancement reinforces KRAFTON's vision of building Esports as a core pillar of monetisation and bolstering India's growing competitive gaming ecosystem.
A striking design element is the bold Sindoor red stripe running down the centre of the jersey, inspired by the traditional mark of Sindoor worn by married Indian women. Much like the Sindoor represents strength, sacrifice, and continuity in Indian culture, the stripe symbolises India's deep
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has launched the National Esports Championship 2025 (NESC25) to select India's official contingent for the 17th World Esports Championship (WEC), organised by the International Esports Federation (IESF).
While the WAVES Summit has been setting milestones across tech and culture, Indian esports achieved a historic breakthrough within its fold, clinching the country's first-ever international gold medals. Danial "DaNiAL" Patel and Tejaskumar Hasmukhbhai Bhoi emerged champions in eFootball and
From a field of over 35,000 participants, the Indian leg brought together the top eight players in two titles--eFootball and World Cricket Championship 3--from the four WESC 2025 phases. In an intense showdown, DaNiAL clinched the top spot in eFootball while Tejas outperformed his peers in W
India's prospects for a stronger Esports presence at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have received a significant boost, with the Olympic Council of Asia announcing an expanded lineup of 11 Esports titles for the event, as per the OCA press release.
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has hailed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' decision to include esports medal winners and their coaches under its Cash Incentive Program as a revolutionary step for the industry. Announced under the leadership of Hon'ble Sports Minister Mansukh
Team India (DOTA2) topped the leaderboard of the South Asia Qualifiers for OXY 2024, which were held online from August 22-26 and secured its slot for the main event which will be held from October 21 to 26 in Sochi, Russia.