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Esports have been formally recognized by the Indian government. In India, esports will now be classified as a “multisports event” by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The official announcement was published on the Indian Gazette and stated:
“In regard to this recent big news, this cleared the air that Esports must not be clubbed under the umbrella term “Gaming”. 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.”
Esports advocates and other stakeholders in India responded in delight to the official acknowledgement.
Director of Esports Federation of India & Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF),Lokesh Suji, commented:
Founder & CEO of Revenant Esports, Rohit Jagasia, said:
“Today can be said to be the greatest day in Indian Esports history. The collective efforts of the entire gaming fraternity along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports have finally reaped its rewards. We can now proudly consider Esports a legitimate sport in India. This revolutionary decision will not only transform the country’s gaming landscape in terms of improved infrastructure, funding, exposure and providing education about the sector but will also put India on the global Esports map as a force to be reckoned with. The year 2023 is undoubtedly going to be the start of the country’s golden era in Esports and with the Asian Games as well as the Olympic Esports Week also set to take place soon, there is a lot of success expected to be in store for the entire community.”
Former esports athlete and founder & CEO of 8bit Creatives, Animesh Agarwal, added:
“The entire Esports fraternity in India will be rejoicing with this welcome news which has certainly been a result of the gaming community’s collective efforts spanning over the last few years. Esports have already been considered as a medal sport in the Olympics and Asian games and this news will further boost the sport in the country as it was long overdue. The industry inclusive of developers, players and creators as a whole is growing at a fast pace and to come full-circle this recognition will be very thriving for the industry. It presents a clean slate for gamers and proves to neigh-sayers that Esports is, in fact, a serious sport that deserves to be recognised.”
The Indian esports business should expect an exciting new year. The year 2023 promises additional chances for esports, with more favorable developments coming into its space, leading to continuation of its importance in gaming.