Overview
- Governing body
- ESFI
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic discipline
- No
- Category
- Emerging
- Total players listed
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Esports is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The ESFI oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Esports is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Esports is one of India's fastest-growing emerging disciplines. The ESFI is building competitive structure, ranking systems and international participation from a relatively young base. Private investment, brand sponsorship and digital broadcast have moved much faster than government recognition typically allows, which is reshaping how the sport scales.
At the grassroots, the route into Esports typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Esports originated in Modern, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Esports, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the ESFI, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Esports is played and developed across India under the ESFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How esports evolved globally and took root in India.
Esports traces its modern origins to Modern. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and ESFI is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, esports grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under ESFI, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Esports sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aadhya RoyArunachal PradeshCall of Duty Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Aaliya ChoudharyGujaratRifler
Entry fragger creating space for the team on site hits.
- Aaliya SalianMizoramCall of Duty Player
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Aaradhya ChaudharyJammu and KashmirPUBG Mobile Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Aarav ChoudharyNagalandFIFA Player
Entry fragger creating space for the team on site hits.
- Aarav KiniJharkhandLeague of Legends Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Aarav PantNagalandDuelist
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Aarti KuttyDaman and DiuAWPer
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Aarti LimbuChandigarhFIFA Player
League of Legends player with macro focus and team-fight positioning.
- Aarti TripathiWest BengalSniper
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Advait MehtaHaryanaValorant Player
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Advait TiwariTelanganaSupport
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Aisha SawantDelhiTeam Captain
CS:GO player with solid crosshair placement and smoke discipline.
- Aisha SinghRailwaysDota 2 Player
Valorant player with disciplined aim and site-entry coordination.
- Akshay KandariHaryanaRocket League Player
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Akshay KhannaAssamLeague of Legends Player
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Akshay ShettyMadhya PradeshPUBG Mobile Player
Entry fragger creating space for the team on site hits.
- Anita BhatBiharCS:GO Player
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Anita DasRailwaysBGMI Player
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Anita TripathiKeralaCS:GO Player
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Anita VermaKarnatakaDuelist
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Anvi HembramJharkhandRifler
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Anvi PannuArunachal PradeshIGL
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Arnav ChaudharyServicesDota 2 Player
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Arnav MirzaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCall of Duty Player
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Arnav PradhanJharkhandCall of Duty Player
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Aryan PandeyNagalandCall of Duty Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Ayaan RaiRajasthanLeague of Legends Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Ayaansh BhatMizoramSupport
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Bhavna KaurMeghalayaApex Legends Player
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Bina DeviRajasthanSupport
Team captain leading strategy, draft and in-game calls.
- Bushra NayakMadhya PradeshSniper
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Bushra RautelaPunjabTeam Captain
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Chhavi AgarwalMaharashtraCS:GO Player
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Chhavi KrishnanKarnatakaLeague of Legends Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Chhavi WarrierAssamSupport
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Chitra KhatriOdishaDota 2 Player
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Chitra LamaArunachal PradeshTeam Captain
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Chitra ShettyDelhiLeague of Legends Player
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Deepa JoshiMadhya PradeshSupport
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Deepa RaoGoaAWPer
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Dev ChaudharyMaharashtraFree Fire Player
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Dev HazarikaDadra and Nagar HaveliSniper
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Dev PaiLakshadweepIGL
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Dev SwamyUttar PradeshSupport
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Dhruv MundaGoaSniper
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Dhruv PrabhuArunachal PradeshBGMI Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Divya SharmaUttar PradeshBGMI Player
In-game leader coordinating rotations and resource management.
- Ekta JoshiRailwaysSniper
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Fatima BhatAndaman and Nicobar IslandsDuelist
Team captain leading strategy, draft and in-game calls.
- Fatima RaoHaryanaController
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Gaurav HembramTelanganaDuelist
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Gaurav NairNagalandController
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Gaurav PillaiMadhya PradeshEntry Fragger
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Gayatri GaikwadRajasthanCall of Duty Player
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Gayatri NaikGujaratSupport
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Gayatri SrivastavaWest BengalValorant Player
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Harsh ChahalUttar PradeshDuelist
League of Legends player with macro focus and team-fight positioning.
- Hema GowdaSikkimRifler
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Hema TripathiTelanganaFIFA Player
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Hridaan PatelDelhiPUBG Mobile Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Indira MukherjeeRailwaysLeague of Legends Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Ira AgarwalMaharashtraValorant Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Ira LepchaKeralaFIFA Player
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Ira NaikDadra and Nagar HaveliDota 2 Player
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Ira SidhuHaryanaAWPer
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Ishaan SandhuTripuraFIFA Player
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Ishanvi ChatterjeeHimachal PradeshValorant Player
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Jaya KamathJharkhandFree Fire Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Kajal SoniAndhra PradeshBGMI Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Karan PandeyNagalandIGL
In-game leader coordinating rotations and resource management.
- Kartik DasMizoramSupport
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Kartik MehtaHaryanaCall of Duty Player
Valorant player with disciplined aim and site-entry coordination.
- Kartik YadavUttar PradeshBGMI Player
Valorant player with disciplined aim and site-entry coordination.
- Kavya PillaiNagalandValorant Player
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Kavya RaiWest BengalApex Legends Player
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Kavya RawatBiharRocket League Player
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Kiaan NayakMaharashtraBGMI Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Kian NegiJharkhandDota 2 Player
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Kian SubbaAssamSupport
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Krishna BhandariKeralaTeam Captain
CS:GO player with solid crosshair placement and smoke discipline.
- Krishna PrasadBiharController
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Kunal BosePuducherryLeague of Legends Player
League of Legends player with macro focus and team-fight positioning.
- Kunal ShettyTripuraDota 2 Player
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Lakshay AgarwalJharkhandTeam Captain
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Lakshay BanerjeeUttar PradeshRocket League Player
Team captain leading strategy, draft and in-game calls.
- Lakshay PanditDelhiSupport
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Lakshmi KaurHaryanaRifler
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Lakshmi SinghLadakhSupport
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Lakshmi SrivastavaMizoramAWPer
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Lalit MenonArunachal PradeshLeague of Legends Player
Valorant player with disciplined aim and site-entry coordination.
- Manav KukretiUttar PradeshIGL
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Maryam KadamServicesIGL
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Maryam RanaPuducherryEntry Fragger
CS:GO player with solid crosshair placement and smoke discipline.
- Maryam ShahArunachal PradeshAWPer
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Meera AliTamil NaduSniper
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Meera MishraMeghalayaCall of Duty Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Meera PantPunjabIGL
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Meera SaikiaJharkhandApex Legends Player
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Mira AnsariMeghalayaDota 2 Player
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Mohan SoniKeralaLeague of Legends Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Myra LepchaTamil NaduEntry Fragger
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Naitik KhatriTripuraController
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Naitik RaiChandigarhController
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Naman "Mortal" MathurMaharashtra
One of India's most-followed mobile esports athletes (BGMI).
- Navya BajwaTripuraSniper
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Neel SaikiaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsFIFA Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Neel TopnoPuducherryTeam Captain
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Neil BarmanAndaman and Nicobar IslandsAWPer
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Neil KerkettaChandigarhEntry Fragger
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Neil SaxenaTamil NaduTeam Captain
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Nirvaan AhujaMeghalayaFree Fire Player
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Nirvaan KamathLakshadweepBGMI Player
Valorant player with disciplined aim and site-entry coordination.
- Nisha ShahChhattisgarhFIFA Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Noor RautelaMeghalayaDota 2 Player
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Om DasUttarakhandBGMI Player
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Om SherpaPunjabDuelist
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Om ThakurGoaEntry Fragger
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Omkar SharmaDadra and Nagar HaveliBGMI Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Pari BhatAndaman and Nicobar IslandsSniper
League of Legends player with macro focus and team-fight positioning.
- Pari HegdeLakshadweepBGMI Player
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Pari MurthyChhattisgarhIGL
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Pari PhukanUttarakhandDuelist
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Pari RawatHaryanaDota 2 Player
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Parth GowdaJharkhandEntry Fragger
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Parth SaikiaBiharCall of Duty Player
Call of Duty player with quick scoping and objective control.
- Pooja SandhuTamil NaduFIFA Player
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Pooja SwamyLakshadweepPUBG Mobile Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Prateek SinghUttar PradeshValorant Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Priya BageHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Qadir ShindeMeghalayaSupport
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Radhika ChatterjeeSikkimAWPer
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Radhika LamaPuducherryValorant Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Radhika RautelaTamil NaduSupport
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Rahul HembramSikkimDota 2 Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Rahul ShahHaryanaCall of Duty Player
Dota 2 player with strong map awareness and hero versatility.
- Raj BhatManipurDota 2 Player
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Rajesh PantTelanganaDuelist
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Reyansh NegiChhattisgarhRocket League Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Rohan GogoiServicesEntry Fragger
CS:GO player with solid crosshair placement and smoke discipline.
- Rohan KhatriPunjabCS:GO Player
CS:GO player with solid crosshair placement and smoke discipline.
- Rohan SawantWest BengalRocket League Player
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Rohit MominLadakhController
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Saanvi BishtHimachal PradeshCall of Duty Player
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Saanvi HollaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsRocket League Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Sachin GuptaLakshadweepAWPer
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Sachin HegdeJammu and KashmirRifler
League of Legends player with macro focus and team-fight positioning.
- Sachin PrabhuBiharApex Legends Player
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Sachin RoyHaryanaRocket League Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Sai PathanChandigarhFree Fire Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Sai SandhuOdishaCS:GO Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Samar NambiarTamil NaduFIFA Player
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Samar SayyadAssamFIFA Player
Entry fragger creating space for the team on site hits.
- Sanvi KambleGujaratRifler
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Sara LamaAssamValorant Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Sara PannuHaryanaLeague of Legends Player
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Sara PantAssamRocket League Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Shiv ShettyDelhiPUBG Mobile Player
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Shiv SwamyNagalandDota 2 Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Shivansh GhoshTamil NaduValorant Player
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Shivansh JhaPuducherrySupport
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Shivansh KumarRailwaysTeam Captain
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Shlok TripathiUttarakhandDota 2 Player
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Shreya GaikwadGoaFree Fire Player
Team captain leading strategy, draft and in-game calls.
- Sneha BhattPunjabSupport
Sniper with patient positioning and high-conversion long shots.
- Sneha LamaWest BengalController
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
- Sonali BoraServicesEntry Fragger
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Sonali RautelaWest BengalValorant Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Tanvi HegdeTripuraBGMI Player
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Tara SubbaGujaratValorant Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Tara SubbaMaharashtraPUBG Mobile Player
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Tejas PradhanBiharFIFA Player
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Trisha VermaUttarakhandTeam Captain
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Uma NayakPuducherryDota 2 Player
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Uma PatelManipurEntry Fragger
Rocket League player with aerial control and rotation sense.
- Uma PrabhuLakshadweepCS:GO Player
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Umang ChoudharyDaman and DiuCS:GO Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Umang HazarikaArunachal PradeshEntry Fragger
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Vani TiwariJharkhandFIFA Player
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Vedant HembramHimachal PradeshRifler
AWPer holding tight angles and opening rounds with precision.
- Vedant RoyKarnatakaTeam Captain
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Veer BageLakshadweepFree Fire Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Veer SwamyGujaratValorant Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Vihaan KerkettaBiharLeague of Legends Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Vivaan BrarKarnatakaBGMI Player
Duelist with aggressive first-contact and fragging impact.
- Vivaan SinhaAndhra PradeshIGL
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Wahab BoseTripuraPUBG Mobile Player
In-game leader coordinating rotations and resource management.
- Wahab BrarServicesEntry Fragger
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Wahab KukretiAndhra PradeshDota 2 Player
PUBG Mobile player with strong rotation reads and late-game composure.
- Wahab KukretiTripuraSniper
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Xavier KumarChhattisgarhRifler
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Xavier TripathiArunachal PradeshController
Rifler with consistent trades and multi-kill rounds.
- Xena SinghTamil NaduController
FIFA player with precise passing and finishing under pressure.
- Yamini DesaiHaryanaBGMI Player
League of Legends player with macro focus and team-fight positioning.
- Yamuna SharmaTamil NaduRocket League Player
Free Fire player with fast reflexes and aggressive push timing.
- Yash AgarwalArunachal PradeshFIFA Player
Apex Legends player with movement mechanics and squad communication.
- Yash KrishnanLadakhRifler
BGMI player with sharp close-quarter combat and clutch potential.
- Zara BhutiaGujaratRocket League Player
Team captain leading strategy, draft and in-game calls.
- Zara BoseAssamLeague of Legends Player
Team captain leading strategy, draft and in-game calls.
- Zara ThakurServicesCS:GO Player
Controller using smokes and walls to shape the battlefield.
- Zoya MishraBiharRifler
Support player enabling teammates with utility and information.
Rules
The sport uses the international federation's current rulebook, with Indian domestic events following the same match format, scoring and officiating standards. Age-group and format variations are decided by the national federation each season.
Authoritative rulebook: ESFI. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a esports squad or competition.
- Attacker / offensive roleThe point-scoring position in the sport's playing format.
- DefenderPrevents the opposition from scoring and controls the defensive zone.
- All-rounder / substituteRotates through roles or comes in as a tactical substitute.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in esports at a federation-recognised event.
- Federation-approved playing equipment
- Personal kit and safety gear
- Training aids and video analysis rig
- Match-day scoreboard, timing and officiating kit
- Venue, floor or field marked to spec
Governing body
ESFI is the recognised national body for Esports in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for esports. State associations under ESFI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic
- No
- Category
- Emerging
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the esports calendar in India.
- ESFI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic esports title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- ESFI Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Esports
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Esports
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in esports.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by ESFI; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in esports.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the esports calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for esports. The national championship under ESFI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised esports athletes to know outside India.
- Follow the international federation rankingsEmerging disciplines change quickly; the sport's world governing body maintains the current top-ranked athletes.
Records
Where to find India's official esports record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Esports is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in esports are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the ESFI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in esports are maintained by the ESFI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for esports and mirrored by ESFI.
- National record holdersFederation register
ESFI publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in esports — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Franchise player, national squad athlete and international competitor
- Federation-certified coach and academy owner
- Referee, umpire and technical official
- Sports science support and analyst
- Sports management, media and broadcast careers
- Sports quota government jobs where the sport is recognised
Related academies
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Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for esports athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about esports in India.
Who governs Esports in India?▾
ESFI is the recognised national federation for Esports in India. State associations under ESFI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Esports an Olympic sport?▾
Esports is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by ESFI.
How do I start playing Esports in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Esports athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Esports?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Esports athletes selected for international events?▾
ESFI runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Esports in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Esports in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Esports in Andhra Pradesh
- Esports in Arunachal Pradesh
- Esports in Assam
- Esports in Bihar
- Esports in Chhattisgarh
- Esports in Goa
- Esports in Gujarat
- Esports in Haryana
- Esports in Himachal Pradesh
- Esports in Jharkhand
- Esports in Karnataka
- Esports in Kerala
- Esports in Madhya Pradesh
- Esports in Maharashtra
- Esports in Manipur
- Esports in Meghalaya
- Esports in Mizoram
- Esports in Nagaland
- Esports in Odisha
- Esports in Punjab
- Esports in Rajasthan
- Esports in Sikkim
- Esports in Tamil Nadu
- Esports in Telangana
- Esports in Tripura
- Esports in Uttar Pradesh
- Esports in Uttarakhand
- Esports in West Bengal
- Esports in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Esports in Chandigarh
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