Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has said that it would officially recognize Esports as a sport and as part of this decision, the IOA will also recognize the Esports Federation of India or ESFI as the governing body of Esports in the country. This decision comes amid the ongoing talks in the Indian Parliament about gaming and esports policy in the country.
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Secretary-General of the IOA, Rajeev Mehta said:
“The IOA would have no say in the team selection for the next Asian games. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has authorized the Asian Esports Federation for it and the AEF has in turn given the responsibility to the ESFI. The IOA’s duty is to ensure the entry of teams in Asian Games and other such mega-events”.
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