New Delhi | Jul 2026: In a landmark step towards positioning India as a global powerhouse in esports, gaming, and digital entertainment, the International Federation of Esports (IFES) and the Services Exports Promotion Council (SEPC), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote India’s esports, gaming, AVGC-XR, and digital services ecosystem on the global stage. The partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s service exports by leveraging the rapidly growing gaming and esports industry, while creating…
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WORSO Appoints Ste El Manahel as National Partner in Tunisia to Strengthen Robotics Sports Development
Tunisia / New Delhi, India: The World Robotics Sports Organization (WORSO) has officially appointed Ste El Manahel as its National Partner in Tunisia, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of robotics sports and STEM innovation across North Africa. Under the partnership, Ste El Manahel will lead the promotion and development of WORSO initiatives in Tunisia, including the organization of national robotics competitions, educational outreach programs, STEM engagement activities, and the selection of Tunisian teams for international robotics sports events. A key highlight of the collaboration will be the launch…
Read MoreWORSO Announces Inaugural Global Conclave to Shape the Future of Robotics Sports
New Delhi, India: In a significant step toward establishing robotics sports as a globally recognized competitive discipline, the World Robotics Sports Organization (WORSO) has announced the 1st WORSO Conclave, scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, in November 2026. The landmark gathering is expected to bring together leading robotics sports organizations, policymakers, educators, innovators, industry leaders, and government representatives from across the world to discuss the future of robotics sports and develop a roadmap for its global growth. The conclave will mark the first international forum exclusively dedicated to…
Read MoreWORSO Appoints Camila Lau Lih Yan as National Partner for Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur / New Delhi: The World Robotics Sports Organization (WORSO) has announced the appointment of Camila Lau Lih Yan, Director of Be STEM Ready, as its National Partner for Malaysia, marking a significant step towards strengthening robotics education, innovation, and robotics sports development in the country. Under this strategic partnership, Camila Lau Lih Yan and Be STEM Ready will support the execution of WORSO initiatives across Malaysia, including robotics awareness programs, STEM engagement activities, talent development initiatives, robotics competitions, and the promotion of international collaboration opportunities for students and…
Read MoreIFES Unveils eX Club, Creating New Pathways for Careers in Gaming and Esports
New Initiative Aims to Empower Students, Gamers, Creators, and Educational Institutions Through Structured Esports Development, Global Rankings, and Career Opportunities New Delhi, India: The International Federation of Esports (IFES) has officially launched the eX Club (Esports Excellence Club), a first-of-its-kind global initiative designed to transform gaming communities into structured ecosystems of learning, competition, networking, leadership, and career development. The initiative aims to bring together students, gamers, content creators, educational institutions, gaming communities, and industry stakeholders under a unified platform that promotes excellence in esports while creating pathways for professional growth…
Read MoreSpeaker Announcement | ESCOM 2026 | Nauman Mulla | STAN
We are excited to welcome Nauman Mulla as a featured speaker at ESCOM 2026. As the Co-Founder & COO of STAN, one of India’s fastest-growing gaming and creator community platforms, Nauman has played a pivotal role in building a thriving ecosystem connecting millions of gamers, creators, brands, and esports enthusiasts across the country. STAN has grown into one of Asia’s largest gaming communities, serving tens of millions of users and redefining fan engagement in gaming. With extensive experience spanning esports, gaming, creator economy, operations, partnerships, and community building, Nauman has…
Read MoreBharat Gaming Masters 2026 Set to Unite India’s Top Gamers for Global Representation
New Delhi: In a major development for India’s rapidly growing esports industry, the International Federation of Esports (IFES) has officially announced the launch of Bharat Gaming Masters (BGM) 2026, a nationwide esports championship aimed at identifying and nurturing India’s top gaming talent while creating a pathway to international competition. The championship is being positioned as one of India’s largest esports initiatives, featuring a prize pool exceeding INR 50 Lakhs and providing gamers with an opportunity to compete across multiple globally recognized gaming titles. Registrations for Bharat Gaming Masters 2026 have…
Read MoreIFES Unveils Official Logo of Bharat Gaming Masters (BGM) 2026; Winners to Represent India at International Gaming Masters Cup 2027
New Delhi: In a landmark development for India’s rapidly growing esports ecosystem, the International Federation of Esports has officially unveiled the logo of Bharat Gaming Masters (BGM) 2026, a nationwide esports championship designed to identify, nurture, and elevate India’s finest gaming talent to the global stage. The launch of Bharat Gaming Masters marks the beginning of a new era in competitive gaming, positioning India among the emerging global leaders in esports and digital sports. The championship is being developed as a large-scale national esports property that will connect grassroots gaming…
Read MoreNihal Sarin Qualifies for Esports World Cup 2026 Chess Event
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has officially secured qualification for the chess event at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026 through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) leaderboard standings. Representing Indian esports organization S8UL, Nihal becomes one of the few Indian players to earn a place at the prestigious tournament, joining fellow Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram. The Esports World Cup chess competition is scheduled to take place from August 11 to 15 in Paris and will feature a prize pool of USD 1.5 million (approximately ₹14.3 crore). The larger Esports World Cup festival…
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Introduces Gaming and Esports into National School Curriculum
is taking a major step toward the future of digital education by officially integrating game development and esports into its national school curriculum. The initiative marks a significant shift in how gaming is viewed within education systems. For years, video games were often seen as distractions from academics. Now, Saudi Arabia is positioning gaming as a gateway to technology, creativity, and future career opportunities. Rather than focusing purely on playing games, the program aims to teach students how games are created. Schools across the country will introduce subjects related to…
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