FEAI National Summit brings together the Esports industry and players to chart the course ahead: Esport has gained massive growth across developers and talent due to the sheer potential and digital penetration India has witnessed over the last few years. The Federation of Electronic Sports Associations India (FEAI), a representation of 26 state associations of India, organized a national summit on 21st October bringing together key members of the industry along with esport talent, sporting legends, and representation from across key states to discuss the way forward for the sector to come together and structure a sustainable growth. Moreover, India has one lakh fifty thousand players and approximately sixty thousand teams today. However, The number is estimated to reach over one and a half million by FY 2025.
Appearing as a guest of honor at the FEAI National Summit, Olympic Bronze medalist and Khel Ratna awardee Shri Gagan Narang, President, Telegu Esports Association, said, “I am delighted to be a part of this landmark day wherein we are laying the foundation for esports in India. I view this occasion as a celebration of the human spirit and the spirit of Olympism that the FEAI aims to promote. It will be important to imbibe certain ethics and promote the values of fair play and honesty.“
Padma Shri and former Indian Men’s Football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia, President, Teesta Esports Association, also echoed the sentiments of his fellow guest of honor. Bhutia said, “I am immensely happy to be part of the FEAI’s inauguration today. We are all aware of the importance of growing digitalization in the present scenario, which has been a key factor in the massive popularity and growing traction for esports in the world. ”
Basically, esports requires an administrative structure keeping in mind robust local and international competitive tournaments and the growth of talent which needs to be streamlined.
Shri Vaibhav Dange, Founding Director, FEAI & President, Maratha Esports Association said, “India is poised to make headway in esports and reap great benefits from this pursuit, both in terms of the Indian youth’s participation in esports and their willingness to create their own identity in the global esports arena, as well as the overall development of esports as an industry as a whole.”
FEAI National Summit has finally brought the Esports industry and players together to chart the course ahead
esports embodies the digital manifestation of traditional sport, unlike online games. This was recently described at the Olympic Virtual Series during the recently concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games held earlier this year. The esports games are now monitored and require the same skills as a traditional sport like hand-strategy development, eye coordination, and deep knowledge of the sport and its rules of play.
FEAI National Summit has finally brought the Esports industry and players together to chart the course ahead
Esports talent is at an age between 14-24 years old. Indian Talent Ecosystem has grown exponentially. The link back of this demographic to digital adoption in India is imminent
