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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

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Bro you have called gamers as athletes in 4th point 😄

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Indian Gaming scene is pure shit. 💩 Everyone is stuck in PUBG. No proper culture as well.

Neither a proper game has been launched from India. No one is interested in this industry at all?

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