A few weeks ago, the hashtag “#recognizeesportsindia” became popular on Twitter, starting a trend that effectively caught the attention of the government. The IOA and several media sources were forced to pay attention as a result.
The Indian government announced shortly after the hashtag went viral that it was being investigated. The Indian Olympic Association has consequently declared that Esports would receive official recognition. All of this would include the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) being acknowledged as the primary Esports regulating body in the nation.
Review of Gaming Policy in Detail
The Indian Parliament is now holding discussions about the country’s problems and gambling regulations. Conversations represent a significant advancement for the Indian esports scene. They still have a long way to go before receiving full respect and acknowledgment from their fellow athletes, though.
In a remark about esports, Kiren Rijiju, the Indian Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, acknowledged that it is a vital new platform for young people and that India has a sizable esports community that deserves recognition. Any Indian Esports gamer who has fought for his sport to be recognized by their nation for a very long time would find this validation to be music to their ears.
Jagdambika Pal, a member of the Lok Sabha, questioned Kiren Rijiju on the government’s plans for Esports. Rijiju responded that the government has realized that gaming is entirely distinct from gambling and involves ability rather than chance and that the IOA should recognize it.
2018: Tirth Mehta Celebration
At the competition for online card games, Tirth Mehta, an Indian Hearthstone player, took home the bronze medal. The competition was a proud moment for Indian esports athletes as it signaled the start of what would hopefully be a very prosperous period for the country’s esports scene. We anticipate additional victories in the upcoming PUBG, Counter-Strike, and VALORANT events. This will assist strengthen the sport in the nation and entice more people to participate in it, as well as showing the government that this is a significant enterprise.
There are new sports on the Olympic list
It is difficult to add a new sport to the Olympics; sports like softball, karate, baseball, and skateboarding only made it onto the Tokyo 2022 Olympic Games roster. Tiddlywinks-style sports have been abandoned for obvious reasons.
Be assured that esports have a promising future. All the evidence points to the possibility that it might one day be accepted worldwide as a legitimate Olympic sport, which would only advance the ongoing #recognizeesportsindia campaign.
India’s eSport gamers will soon acquire the well-deserved respect they deserve, compete against some of the top gamers in the world, and establish India as a nation with a thriving professional gaming industry.
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