NEW DELHI, INDIA 

Esports, also known as eSports, e-Sports, egames, or electronic sports is organized competitive video gaming. It primarily involves teams competing against each other in tournaments for a cash prize. Functionally, it's the same as traditional sports.ESports turns online gaming into a spectator sport. It mimics the experience of watching a professional sporting event, except instead of watching a physical event, spectators watch video gamers compete against each other.

What is the difference between esports and gaming?

Gaming is a broad term encompassing playing any video game regardless of platform or means. Esports only focuses on competitive video gaming where one side loses and the other side wins.While significant similarities exist between traditional sports and esports, fundamental differences also exist. Location logistics. Traditional sports require all players to be physically present on the same field or court. Esports, on the other hand, allows players to compete from all over the world via the internet.

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What are the examples of e sports?

Popular esports franchises include League of Legends, Dota, Counter-Strike, Valorant, Overwatch, Street Fighter, Super Smash Bros. and StarCraft.

Do esports players get paid?

Popular esports franchises include League of Legends, Dota, Counter-Strike, Valorant, Overwatch, Street Fighter, Super Smash Bros. and StarCraft.

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Benefits of Esports

• Improved hand-eye coordination.
• Improved attention & visual acuity.
• Improved basic visual processing and executive function.
• Problem solving & strategy skill development.
• 71% of parent report gaming having net positive effects for children.

Is esports a good Career?

By Jogesh Lulla, COO, Cornerstone Sport

A career in esports is currently one of the most sought-after jobs with the youth in India and while the industry is relatively new, the potential it presents in terms of popularity, reach and earning potential cannot be denied.

Is esports a sport in India?

Esports is estimated to become a ₹1,100cr industry by 2025 at a CAGR of 46% in 2022, the Indian government officially recognized Esports as a sport, placing it on an equal footing with mainstream sports like cricket and football.

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