- India has officially approved its e-sports team for the 2026 Asian Games.
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given the green signal for the selection of the 15-member Indian e-sports squad. This team will represent India at the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- The 20th Asian Games are scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with e-sports competitions held between September 23 and October 2.
- The Asian Games are organized under the aegis of the Olympic Council of Asia, featuring athletes from various Asian nations competing in a wide range of sports.
- India's total multi-sport contingent for the event will comprise 492 members, including the 15-member e-sports team.
- The inclusion of e-sports highlights the growing importance India is placing on this rapidly emerging sporting sector on the international stage.
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