Inaugural WAVES Esports Championship 2025: A Historic Tournament Unfolds in India

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | September 6, 2024 | News

WAVES Esports Championship 2025

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is poised to make history with the inaugural WAVES Esports Championship (WESC 2025) organised by Esports Federation of India (ESFI). This landmark event will feature exhilarating competitions across popular titles including eFootball, WCC, and BGMI among others. Beginning with qualifiers from September 2024 and running through January 2025, the tournament will culminate in a spectacular grand finale in February 2025 in New Delhi, where India’s top players will be crowned as champions.

The ‘WESC 2025’ is gender inclusive, the Championship will be divided into phases offering thrilling gameplay across India. Participants taking part in the BGMI competitions will be playing as teams, while eFootball and WCC will feature individual contestants.

ESFI has been at the forefront of promoting competitive gaming, playing a pivotal role in events like the Asian Games 2018, 2022 and Commonwealth Esports Championship 2022, where India secured bronze medals and was placed fifth for League of Legends. With its member associations, including the International Esports Federation, Asian Esports Federation and Global Esports Federation, ESFI is committed to elevating India’s presence in the global esports landscape.

Vinod Tiwari, President, ESFI said, "India’s esports scene is rapidly evolving, and initiatives like the WAVES Summit are crucial in driving its growth. By bringing together top talent, industry stakeholders, and government support, we aim to showcase the potential of Indian esports on a global stage. WESC 2025 is not just about winning; it’s about nurturing a culture of excellence, content creation and innovation in esports."

Lokesh Suji, Director ESFI & VP-Asian Esports Federation said,"The logo embodies the true spirit of our community, with our choice of Ocean Blue color reflecting trust, inspiration, imagination, confidence, reliability, freedom, and faith. This logo aims to inspire today's youth to embrace the wave of esports, creating a tide of change that will empower future generations to lead the industry. The WESC 2025 is more than just a tournament; it is a movement to elevate esports in India, fostering a spirit of competitiveness, community and a 'Nation First' mindset.On behalf of our community, I would like to once again express our deepest gratitude and thanks to our visionary Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and Hon'ble MoS MIB Shri Ashwini Vaishnav ji for their support and initiative."