Indian ESports teams at Asian Games: Here's what you need to know!

Hangzhou, China is geared up to host the Asian Games in September 2023! Originally, the Asian Games were scheduled for 2022. But this glamorous event was postponed due to the sudden COVID surge. And here is the good news for Indian E-Sports lovers: India will definitely be a part of the Asian Games!

 

Hangzhou has finalised seven games for this eSports medal event. They are:

 

• DOTA 2 

• FIFA IV

• League of Legends

• Street Fighter V 

• PUBG 

• Arena of Valor 

• Dream Three Kingdoms 

 

But there is some disappointing news as well. Here's what you need to know about it: 

Which ESports will India participate in? 

 

The E-Sports Federation of India (ESFI) revealed that India will NOT be a part of three e-sports in the Asian Games. These would be: 

 

• PUBG ( Because it is banned in India ) 

• Arena of Valor 

• Dream Three Kingdoms

 

It is quite shocking, but a respectable decision by the ESFI. Nevertheless, the teams would still compete in the remaining eSports included in the Hangzhou Asian Games. The teams have been made, and the pro players are geared up! 

What are the fixtures of League of Legends in Asian Games? 

 

From September 25 to September 29, there will be a League of Legends competition. The Hangzhou Esports Centre, an arena with seating for more than 4,000 spectators, was chosen as the location for the esports championship.

 

The fixtures are as follows: 

 

Stage Group: September 25–26

Round of 16: September 27

Final four: September 28

Grand Final and Bronze Medal: September 29

 

This is going to be a grand day for eSports in India! Stay tuned to Humann for more interesting gaming news!

Indian Contestants for ESports in Asian Games 2022

 

In four of the seven games—DOTA 2, FIFA Online 4, League of Legends, and Street Fighter V: Champion Edition—India will take part.

 

The Indian delegation's 15 members are as follows:

 

• Charanjot Singh and Karman Singh Tikka for FIFA Online 4

 

• Mayank Prajapati and Ayan Biswas' for Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

 

• League of Legends players are Sanindhya Malik, Aditya Selvaraj, Samarth Arvind Trivedi, Mihir Ranjan, and captain Akshaj Shenoy

 

• Darshan (captain), Krish, Abhishek, Ketan, and Shubham play Dota 2 together.

 

It is indeed a prestigious moment for India. Our youngsters would be performing to showcase their gaming talent on a global stage. ESports has a growing potential for career enhancement and worldwide representation. Tell us your views about the team lineup and the games that have been excluded from the Asian Games 2022! 

 

The boom of eSports is inevitable and stunning! Indian gaming champs are all set to rock the Asian Games 2023. Let's get to know the fixtures, rules and teams representing India on the global stage.