India to send teams to Hangzhou Asian Games in Esports 2023
India will compete in five Esports titles (FIFA 2022, Street Fighter V, Hearthstone, League of Legends, and DOTA 2) at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
Overview:
- Esports 2023: India to send teams to Hangzhou Asian Games and other international events.
- Esports is being embraced across spheres.
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' inclusion of Esports in multi-sport competitions has given the industry a much-needed boost.
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The new amendment enables those involved in Esports to dream big, stake claim as a legitimate sport, and pursue the same advantages that other sports get. For a long time confused about being in the same category as E-Gaming, which includes fantasy sports, teen patti, rummy, poker, online gaming, gambling, betting, etc.
India will compete in five Esports titles
The mistaken link with E-Gaming and the seeming absence of physical exercise contribute to the delay in classifying Esports as a "sport." However, some involved in Esports refer to its competitors as "athletes," describing it as a sport on par with shooting or chess. In addition to Esports' acceptance as a sport in other areas of the globe, its inclusion as a demo event in the 2018 Asian Games has given it more credence.
The difference between gaming and Esports is one of the key effects of this legislation, according to Lokesh Suji, director of the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and vice-president of the Asian Esports Federation. "When it comes to Esports, parental consent is the largest hurdle. Before December 23 (when the official notice was released), parents would complain if their children were training for a competition. Parents may now see the government's assistance.
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Since gambling and all card games were not seen favourably, he thinks that perspective will shift. Although drinking is legal, should we promote it to others? No. Most businesses want to participate in Esports, but it is seen as adolescent patti, gambling, fantasy sports, etc. They could have conducted a few tiny activations to test the waters. However, a brand may now create a long-term Esports strategy, according to Suji.
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), one of the most well-known games, had over 100 million registered players until it was banned this year, which was a significant loss for the business. However, it ended up being the only significant hiccup in a year that was generally encouraging for Esports in India.
The Dawn of Esports
A new era for Esports began with the 2018 Asian Games. For the first time, a significant international sporting event acknowledged Esports as a contest of skill, passion, teamwork, physical prowess, and mental toughness, much like conventional sports. Even though participants weren't vying for gold, it was their first opportunity to represent their nations in such a huge tournament.
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This will be advanced by the Asian Games in 2022, legitimising it and potentially inspiring governments to fund this developing sector. The 2019 SEA Games, where competitors competed for six medals, also included Esports. Competitions for games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Arena of Valor, Dota 2, Tekken 7, Starcraft II, and Hearthstone were included in the event.
You can also download the Tournafest app from Google Play or App Store to play Esports Tournaments & Scrims games like BGMI, Free Fire MAX, Call of Duty, CS: GO, Valorant, Pokemon Unite & win exciting rewards! You can also go ahead and organize Tournaments & fetch unmatched perks.
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