Breaking News: Indian Olympic Association Recognizes Esports in the Country

Breaking News: Indian Olympic Association Recognizes Esports in the Country

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Indian Olympic Association
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A piece of big news comes from the Indian gaming community. As per the reports, the Indian Olympic Association has finally recognized ‘esports’ in the country. Also, the Esports Federation of India is now an official entity of the Indian esports scene. A discussion in the parliament of India comes to a conclusion that esports is now an official sport in India.

Esports is now a part of the Asian Games 2022 say officials at IOA. Therefore, there will be a separate medal events category for the same. As per the official confirmation, Asia Games 2022 will take place in China. After the parliament discussion, a statement comes from the General of the IOA, Rajeev Mehta. He quoted saying,

“The IOA would have no say in the team selection for the next Asian games. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has authorized the Asian Esports Federation for it and the AEF has in turn given the responsibility to the ESFI. The IOA’s duty is to ensure the entry of teams in Asian Games and other such mega-events.”

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The world is now adopting the culture of esports. This is big news to be celebrated in the Indian gaming community. Because of the increasing esports popularity in India, a lot of big tech companies have started investing in the scene. And, this is the right time when a government authority should take part in the progress.

In case you want your luck in esports, this is the best time to invest. The Indian audience is slowly adopting the esports culture and the government has started helping the talent in esports.

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