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The Esports Foundation has appointed NODWIN Gaming as India’s National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, a global nation-based esports competition debuting in Riyadh. NODWIN will oversee team formation, grassroots mobilisation and pathways for Indian players.

The Esports Federation of India has opened registrations for NESC 2026, the national qualifier for the 2026 Asian Games. India will compete in 10 esports titles, and athletes will earn a chance to represent the country across eight medal events

India has enacted the Online Gaming Law 2025, banning Online Money Games while recognising esports as a legitimate sport. The move forces major firms like Dream11 and MPL to halt money-based operations, reshaping the digital gaming industry’s future in India.

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announcing an expanded lineup of 11 Esports titles for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is a shot in the arm for India

Indian campaign in Street Fighter V: Champion Edition event of the Asian Games Esports competitions came to an end in the pre-quarterfinals

India on Tuesday officially recognised eSports and included them in the multisport events

Bollywood action heart-throb Tiger Shroff joins as the face for Season 1

The company is also in talks with two startups from Chennai, three startups from Delhi and a few from Gujarat, West Bengal and other states

"Smash.gg will continue as a self-service esports platform available to tournament organisers from all game communities."

Among the 24 surveyed markets, India now ranks among the top 10 gaming countries in the world.

In a game of strategy, speed and 3D immersion, teamwork is essential as contestants engage in breathtaking two-minute missions.