Esports has been named as a demonstration sport for the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, set to be played in Bihar next month.
The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 will run from May 4 to 15. It will have 28 disciplines (27 competitive). Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya the addition of the sport while addressing a select media on Friday.
The titles for the demonstration sport is still to be announced.
“This recognition not only further legitimizes esports as a new-age sport but also places our athletes alongside traditional sports disciplines, giving them the respect and platform they deserve,” Animesh Agarwal, the co-founder of SU8L, one of India’s most prominent gaming companies, said.
“Having esports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) is something we have long advocated for, and this is a significant step in the right direction.”
Esports have gradually made inroads to the mainstream tournament. It was a demonstration sport in Asian Games 2018 and extended to a medal event four years later.
The Aichi-Nagoya in 2026 will have the esports title increased to 11 while the Esports Olympic Games are also scheduled to take place in 2027..
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