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  • India’s street fighters ready for medal quest at Asian Games 2022

    India’s street fighters ready for medal quest at Asian Games 2022

    Mumbai: The highly anticipated draws for all Esports titles at the ongoing Asian Games 2022 have been officially announced with India’s leading Street Fighter V: Champion Edition athletes set to commence their campaign against Saudi Arabia and Vietnam on 26 September.

    The country’s experienced athlete, Mayank Prajapati (MiKeYROG) will go head to head against T.F. Rajikhan (Taloobreaker) of Saudi Arabia while his teammate, Ayan Biswas (AYAN01), will be up against K.H.C Nguyen (Shin) of Vietnam to kick off their respective campaigns. Both athletes will begin the tournament in the Round of 32 which will be contested in the double-elimination format

    Reflecting on the tournament commencing, Mayank Prajapati stated, “The road to the Asian Games has been challenging, but now that the tournament is upon us the feeling is surreal. We have left no stone unturned in our preparation for the title and eagerly await to take on our opponents. I would like to thank ESFI for their invaluable support in terms of providing us with the best possible equipment and coaching to help us perform at the highest level,”

    A total of 35 notable athletes from 22 countries will be battling it out for a medal in Street Fighter V: Champion Edition. All matches will be conducted in the best-of-three (BO3) format and the loser bracket final and grand final will be played in a best-of-seven (BO7) format.

    “Getting the opportunity to represent India at such a prestigious international tournament in Street Fighter for an official medal is a sign of how far Esports has come. Competing at the Asian Games 2022 is more than a personal achievement for us as the entire nation’s hopes are on our shoulders. We hope to make the country proud with our performances and win a historic medal at the tournament,” commented Ayan Biswas.

    Mayank and Ayan earned their spots for the Asian Games 2022 by reaching the finals of the National Esports Championships (NESC) organized by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) last year. The two players are well-renowned names in the Indian Street Fighter V community having dominated the game for a long period.

    “Now that the draws have been announced, we are confident about our medal prospects in all the titles. Our Street Fighter athletes who have left a lasting impact on the Indian Street Fighter community are all set to showcase their skills against the continent’s best talent on the international stage. Having witnessed their tireless training and competitive spirit, we believe they have what it takes to excel and are confident in their abilities to make the nation proud,” said Esports Federation of India director Lokesh Suji and vice president of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF) Lokesh Suji.

    One of the country’s top sports and Esports communication agencies, Artsmith-Concepts & Visions, will continue its support to the Esports Federation of India as its official communication partner.

    Having been featured as a demonstration event in 2018, Esports will be making its full-fledged debut as an official medal sport at the Asian Games 2022. The Esports event will be held in China Hangzhou Esports Centre from September 24 to October 2, with India participating in four of the seven total titles: DOTA 2, EA Sports FC Online, League of Legends, and Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.

    India’s supremely talented EA Sports FC Online athletes will kick off the country’s Esports campaign as Charanjot Singh takes on Liu Jiacheng of China and Karman Singh faces A.A. Faqeehi of Bahrain on September 24.

    Following EA Sports FC Online, the nation’s League of Legends which has been seeded directly to quarter-finals will commence its campaign against the winner of the group comprising Japan, Palestine, and Vietnam on September 27.

    The country’s DOTA 2 team has been drawn in Group A alongside Kyrgyzstan and Philippines with their group matchups scheduled to take place on September 29. The winner of the group will then square off against Nepal on September 30.

  • Indian Esports Contingent at Asian Games 2022: Schedule and overview of all four titles

    Indian Esports Contingent at Asian Games 2022: Schedule and overview of all four titles

    Mumbai: Esports is going to make its debut at the Asian Games 2023 as a proper medal event, while earlier in 2018 it was there as a demonstration title. The Asian Games 2022, initially scheduled for September last year, will now be held from 23 September to 8 October 2023. The seven official Esports events at the tournament are:

    1. Arena of Valor Asian Games Version

    2. Dota 2

    3. Dream Three Kingdoms 2

    4. FIFA Online 4

    5. League of Legends

    6. Peace Elite Asian Games Version

    7. Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

    The Esports event of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in China Hangzhou Esports Centre from 24 September to 2 October and the athletes will compete for seven gold medals.

    India, however, will be participating in four of the seven titles: DOTA 2, FIFA Online 4, League of Legends, and Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.

    Here is an introduction to the titles:

    FIFA Online 4

    Game type: Single-player

    Dates: 24 to 27 September

    Format: All games including the final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format.

    Description: FIFA Online 4 is a virtual football game where players control teams made up of real-world football players. It is similar to playing a real football match, but on a console where you control the players and their actions. Two players play against each other in a match that lasts almost 15 minutes with a halftime break in between and the player with the most goals scored wins. Players can select any players who are currently playing or legends from the past to play in their customized team. The player has to make multiple strategies for different formations and select the right players to defend, pass, and attack with precision in order to prevail. Players have fixed ratings given by the game’s publishers according to their performances in real life and the pace of a player is the key factor as everyone usually prefers faster players to help them win.

    Charanjot Singh and Karman Singh Tikka will be the two Indian representatives in FIFA Online 4.

    League of Legends

    Game type: Team-based

    Dates: 25 to 29 September

    Format: The group stage games will be conducted in the best-of-one (BO1) format while the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format.

    Description: League of Legends is a team-based strategy game where each player controls a powerful fantasy character. Two teams battle against each other across a map and work together to defeat their opponents by taking down their base. The first team to destroy a structure known as the Nexus, lying at the back of each team’s base, wins the match. There are five positions in a team as follows:

    Top: Dominates the top lane, excelling in 1v1 battles, and can teleport across the map.

    Jungler: Roams the jungle, gathering gold and XP, and ganks to create 2v1 situations.

    Mid: Holds the central lane, favors powerful champions like Aatrox, and deals heavy damage.

    ADC: Ranged, consistent damage dealers, they grow in power and can become key players.

    Support: A utility role that roams, using crowd control to disrupt enemies and empower allies.

    Players who win gold on the map can use it to buy items from a shop located at the fountain. Items include everything from armor to magic resistance, attack damage to speed, and ability power. Players can carry six items at a time.

    Akshaj Shenoy leads the Indian team, and Samarth Arvind Trivedi, Mihir Ranjan, Aditya Selvaraj, Aakash Shandilya, and Sanindhya Malik are part of the squad. A total of five players will play in the tournament with one substitute.

    Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

    Game Type: Single-player

    Dates: 26 to 28 September

    Format: All games including the final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format.

    Description: Street Fighter V is a one-on-one fighting game where players choose a unique character with special moves and abilities. They face off against each other in exciting battles, much like a martial arts tournament. Players can select any character they like out of 40 available which has its own abilities. They have to build combos, and strategies to master attack and defense in order to defeat their opponents. A Street Fighter V match usually lasts between one-two minutes and comes to an end when one of the players defeats their opponents in two rounds.

    Mayank Prajapati and Ayan Biswas are the two Indian Street Fighters who will be competing for the country at the Asian Games 2022.

    DOTA 2

    Game Type: Team-based

    Dates: 29 September to 2 October

    Format: The group stage games will be conducted in the best-of-one (BO1) format while the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and final will be played in the best-of-three (BO3) format.

    Description: DOTA 2, which stands for Defense of the Ancients 2, is another team-based strategy game. There are two teams of five players each who are tasked with destroying the enemy’s Ancient, which is the central structure in their base, and protecting their own. Players in the game take control of a hero — each with their own unique set of attributes, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses — and must team up to get strong enough to take down their ancient. An average DOTA 2 match lasts between 30-40 minutes. A Lane is one of three paths connecting the two Ancients and there are three lanes: Top lane, which runs along the left and top edges of the map, middle or mid lane, where the lane creeps clash in the river and Bottom or bot, which runs along the bottom and right edges of the map. There are five main roles in Dota 2 as follows:

    Carry: Responsible for dealing as much damage to enemy heroes and structures as possible, carrying their team to victory in the process.

    Midlane: Controlling the middle lane and expected to move around to help other lanes where needed

    Offlane: Staying alive in the offlane and farming as much gold and experience as possible, the toughest role

    Soft Support: Pressuring the enemy Carry in the laning phase and focus on harassing, poking, and being a nuisance.

    Hard Support: Assisting their Carry and protecting them at all costs

    Darshan Bata captains the Indian team, and Krish Gupta, Abhishek Yadav, Ketan Goyal, and Shubham Goli are his teammates. Similar to League of Legends, five players will play for the team.

  • Esports athletes receive official approval from ministry of youth affairs and sports for the Asian Games 2022

    Esports athletes receive official approval from ministry of youth affairs and sports for the Asian Games 2022

    Mumbai: In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian Esports, the ministry of youth affairs and sports (MYAS) has officially approved the 15-member Esports contingent that will be participating in the Asian Games 2022 alongside other sports (letter attached).

    Esports is going to make its debut at the Asian Games 2022 as a proper medal event, earlier in 2018 it was there as a demonstration title. Initially scheduled for September last year, the tournament will now be held from 23 September to 8 October 2023. This multi-nation event will cement the industry mark into a mainstream sports scene.

    Commenting on the Esports getting the official stamp of approval from the MYAS, please find below the quote on behalf of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF) director, Esports Federation of India & vice president of Lokesh Suji,

    “Witnessing our Esports team receive the official endorsement from the ministry of

    youth affairs and sports is a moment that fulfils the dreams of everyone involved in the Esports movement in India. This recognition goes beyond just the 15 team members participating in the Asian Games 2022; it encompasses the entire Esports community in the country. Our community has relentlessly worked towards gaining acknowledgement for their dedication and the sport itself.

    The ESFI has consistently emphasised treating Esports players as athletes, and seeing our efforts yield results brings us immeasurable joy. The boundary that once separated Esports athletes from traditional sports athletes has now disappeared, ensuring they are treated equally in terms of support and recognition.

    We want to express our deep gratitude to the ministry of youth affairs and sports and the Indian Olympic Association for their dedication and their open embrace of the growth of Esports as a legitimate sport. With our sights set on the Asian Games 2022, we hold unwavering confidence that our immensely talented athletes will raise the profile of Indian Esports on the international stage, filling our nation with pride.”

    India will be participating in four of the seven total titles at the Asian Games 2022: DOTA Two, FIFA Online Four, League of Legends, and Street Fighter V: Champion edition.

    The 15-member Indian contingent is as follows:

    FIFA Online four – Charanjot Singh and Karman Singh

    Street Fighter V: Champion edition – Mayank Prajapati and Ayan Biswas

    League of Legends – Akshaj Shenoy (captain), Samarth Arvind Trivedi, Mihir Ranjan, Aditya Selvaraj, Aakash Shandilya, and Sanindhya Malik

    DOTA Two – Darshan Bata (captain), Krish Gupta, Abhishek Yadav, Ketan Goyal, and Shubham Goli

    In the recently concluded seeding event for Asian Games 2022, FIFA star Charanjot Singh showcased his domination to secure the top spot in South Asia whereas Karman Singh clinched fifth place.

    India’s League of Legends team also secured favourable seeding by going unbeaten against Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan at their LAN seeding event in Macau, while the nation’s DOTA Two team came second in their seeding group, finishing in the top eight in the overall event that was conducted online.

    The country’s ace Street Fighter V athletes Ayan Biswas and Mayank Prajapati secured fifth and sixth place respectively in their seeding event.