Esports has been officially recognised as a multi-sports event in India and will be under the Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
In a big move, The Government of India has officially recognised ‘Esports’ (Electronic Sports) as a part of Multi-sports events. Esports will be taken care of by the Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Indian Esports Industry has been fighting for Esports not to be clubbed under the umbrella term “Gaming”. The Industry has maintained that Esports (Electronic sports) is a competitive sport where esports athletes use their physical and mental abilities to compete in certain genres of video games in a virtual, electronic environment.
“From now onwards, we will have to build the proper infrastructure, training facilities and coaching for our young esports athletes. Only a short time until we see Esports being placed in the same league as cricket, football, basketball, etc. and having similar fan power, scale and craze.
The Hindustan Times