The Electronic Sports Federation of India (ESFI) has kicked off the National Esports Championship (NESC) 2024 for the upcoming BRICS Esports Championship (BEC), a nine-nation tournament hosted by the Russian Esports Federation in Moscow on November 9 and 10, 2024
Registrations for the NESC are open till Sunday, October 6. The NESC is open to all Indian citizens, and athletes can compete on either PlayStation 5 or PC in the game title of Tekken 8. The matches will be played from October 8 onward, where the top two athletes will qualify to go on to represent India at the BEC.
Other than India, the BEC will see the participation of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. The athletes from these invited countries will compete for a prize pool of RUB 1500000 (approx. INR 13.32 lacs).
Lokesh Suji, Director of ESFI, expressed his enthusiasm,“Participating in the BRICS Esports Championship is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Indian talent on an international stage. This platform allows us to expand our National Esports Championship 2024, inviting more players to compete across various game titles. We’re especially excited about offering our athletes the chance to battle it out on PC and PS5 in Tekken 8, which represents a significant gateway to international recognition and glory at such a prestigious event.”
Meanwhile, the BEC will be held at the VK Play Arena in Moscow. The competing players will have a group stage in the round-robin format and a playoff in the Olympic system format. The finals, with spectators, will be held on November 10, 2024.
As the governing body for esports in India, ESFI has been at the forefront of promoting competitive gaming, playing a pivotal role in events like the Asian Games 2018, 2022 and the Commonwealth Esports Championship 2022, where India secured bronze medals and was placed fifth for League of Legends. Having affiliations with International Esports Federation, Asian Esports Federation and Global Esports Federation, ESFI is committed to elevating India’s presence in the global esports landscape.