New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Noted sports activities administrator and Minister of Electronics, IT, AI and Cultural Affairs within the Government of Maharashtra and Board member of the Asian Cricket Council, Ashish Shelar, will head the E-Sports Games Federation (ESGF).
According to a press launch, Shelar was elected president on the ESGF Board Meeting held in New Delhi on August 28, 2026.
His identify was proposed by ESGF Founder and Acting President Adv. Nandan Jha and Chairperson Ashok Dhyanchand. The proposal was seconded by ESGF Secretary General Gursharan Singh. The proposal acquired unanimous assist from all of the members and State Representatives current on the assembly.
The assembly additionally mentioned necessary measures for the expansion of the Esports ecosystem in India, ESGF’s upcoming initiatives and giving a brand new path to the event of esports in India.
After being elected as President, Ashish Shelar expressed his gratitude to the Board members and State Representatives of the Federation. He stated the place was not merely a accountability however a chance to offer a brand new path to the expansion of esports in India.
‘Esports is creating quickly in India and our youth possess immense expertise. Around 600 million folks in our nation are engaged with esports. Next month, in September, the Indian esports group will journey to Japan to take part within the Asian Games. Our endeavour will likely be to supply gamers with higher platforms, coaching, competitions and alternatives for progress,’ he stated.
Congratulating Ashish Shelar on his election, ESGF Founder and Acting President Nandan Jha stated, ‘Under your steering, India will see the brand new period of esports. We will work along with gamers, organisers, coaches and different stakeholders to construct a powerful esports ecosystem in India. Not solely nationally however along with your imaginative and prescient and assist the Indian esports will lead the worldwide cost as nicely.’
On the event, Ashok Dhyanchand congratulated Ashish Shelar and stated, ‘Your affiliation with the rising esports sector in India displays your dedication to the world of sports activities. Your management will deliver new power and confidence amongst esports gamers and everybody related to the sector.’ ESGF Secretary General Gursharan Singh prolonged his finest needs to Ashish Shelar and stated that underneath his management, the Federation would work in direction of establishing India as a powerful and aggressive nation on the worldwide esports stage. He added that particular emphasis can be positioned on selling national-level competitions, offering alternatives to grassroots expertise and making ready gamers for worldwide competitions.
The workplace bearers, board members and State Representatives current on the Board Meeting congratulated Ashish Shelar on his new accountability and expressed their dedication to working collectively underneath his management for the expansion and improvement of Indian esports. (ANI)