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IOC cuts ties with Saudi Arabia over Olympic Esports Games partnership: Reasons behind fallout
October 31, 2025 4:31 pm
IOC and the Esports World Cup Foundation have also mutually agreed to end their partnership on the inaugural edition of the event, which was initially scheduled for 2027.
From football-crazy Manipur, home to women Olympic medallists, emerges country’s esports star
September 05, 2025 3:38 pm
Despite the screen freeze and timed-out game sessions, Chanu has managed to put the football-crazy Manipur — already famous for its women Olympic medallists in weightlifting and boxing — on the esports map.
‘Debt trap for vulnerable’: Q&A with psychiatrist who recommended govt ban on real-money games
September 03, 2025 9:56 am
More than 155 million Indians engaged with real money gaming sub-segments such as fantasy sports, rummy, poker and other transaction-based games in 2024.
Online Gaming Act: Despite carve-out, esports industry flags challenges ahead
August 30, 2025 4:45 pm
Esports has won long-awaited recognition under the new online gaming law, but industry leaders warn that enforcement and addressing gaps in infrastructure will be critical.
Why Hikaru Nakamura called chess 'the worst': His critique of FIDE CEO Sutovsky over EWC 2026 qualifier spat
August 23, 2025 12:27 am
Hikaru Nakamura's response came after FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky's reply to Levy Rozman aka GothamChess.
Titled Tuesday, Speed Chess Championship, Global Championship: Revamped qualification path for chess at Esports World Cup 2026
August 22, 2025 11:44 pm
Check out the revamped qualification paths for chess at Esports World Cup 2026.
Why enforcing Centre's ban on online money games is easier said than done
August 24, 2025 8:59 am
Illegal betting sites and gambling apps have previously evaded prohibitive restrictions by switching domains, using mule bank accounts, etc.
In an aim to ban real gaming, gambling addiction and boost esports, Online Gaming Bill 2025 passed in Lok Sabha
August 20, 2025 10:13 pm
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 recognises and registers esports as a legitimate sport in India, promoting its growth through event guidelines, training and research institutions, incentives, awareness programs, and coordination with State Governments and sports federations.
'Maybe we can get a bigger stage next time': Magnus Carlsen wins 1st ever chess title at Esports World Cup
August 02, 2025 10:00 am
Asked at the press conference if he will be back next year, Carlsen said with a smile: "As long as I know how the pieces move, I will try (to play) and do my very best in the in the EWC for years to come."
WATCH: Magnus Carlsen shushes Saudi crowd after roaring support for Hikaru Nakamura at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
August 01, 2025 2:07 pm
With the live audience heavily favouring the American Nakamura, who represents Saudi-based Esports organisation, team Falcon, Carlsen grew visibly frustrated and even went on to raise a finger to his lips, looking to silence the crowd.
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