First-ever Olympic Esports Games to Take Place in 2025, Boosting Indian Esports

• The IOC announced the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025, following a 12-year partnership with Saudi Arabia's NOC.
• Indian esports, already growing, is set to benefit significantly, with past successes in DOTA 2 and the Asian Games paving the way.
• Akshat Rathee of NODWIN Gaming expressed excitement, seeing this as a chance to develop independent esports programs and seize new opportunities.
• The IOC's embrace of esports elevates it to a global platform, encouraging international collaboration and potentially ushering in a new generation of athletes.
• The event's announcement is expected to legitimize esports as a career in India, with more parental support and a diversified gaming market.

Source: Moneycontrol