Archive · 8 Aug 2026
ESFI announces Indian contingents for BRICS Esports Championship and GEG26
The Esports Federation of India is the group that picks video game players to represent India in competitions.
After a big national contest called the National Esports Championships ended on August 5, they chose players for two international events.
The first event is the BRICS Esports Championship, which will be held in Moscow from September 9 to 15.
India will send two players for the fighting game TEKKEN 8, named Arsalan Wani and Gurashish Singh.
The second event is the Global Esports Games in Los Angeles, where India will compete in several games.
These include Counter-Strike 2, Clash Royale, NBA 2K, Rocket League, iRacing, and eFootball.
A team called Diamond Dogs won the Counter-Strike 2 spot by beating Friedup Gaming in the final.
A leader named Lokesh Suji said these competitions help Indian esports players get better.
He said playing against the world's best prepares Team India for future events like the Asian Games.
The Esports Federation of India announced final contingents for the BRICS Esports Championship 2026 and the Global Esports Games (GEG26).
India will field a two-member TEKKEN 8 contingent, featuring national champion Arsalan Wani and Gurashish Singh, at the BRICS Esports Championship in Moscow from September 9–15.
The BRICS Esports Championship is organised by the Russian Esports Federation and will be held at the VK Play Arena in Moscow.
The National Esports Championships, which concluded on August 5, served as India's official selection tournament for both events.
India's Counter-Strike 2 berth at GEG26 was secured by Diamond Dogs after defeating Friedup Gaming in the grand final.
ESFI General Secretary Lokesh Suji said the events give Indian athletes exposure and help prepare Team India for the upcoming Asian Games.
- Who
- The Esports Federation of India (ESFI), led by General Secretary Lokesh Suji, who is also vice president of the Asian Esports Federation, along with players such as Arsalan Wani, Gurashish Singh, and the Diamond Dogs roster.
- What
- India finalised its contingents for the BRICS Esports Championship 2026 and the Global Esports Games (GEG26) in multiple game titles.
- When
- Announced on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following the National Esports Championships which concluded on August 5; the BRICS Esports Championship runs from September 9–15.
- Where
- The BRICS Esports Championship takes place at the VK Play Arena in Moscow, Russia, while the Global Esports Games 2026 will be held in Los Angeles.
- Why
- To give Indian esports athletes international exposure and prepare Team India for future international competitions, including the upcoming Asian Games.
- Announcing body
- Esports Federation of India (ESFI)
- BRICS Esports Championship dates
- September 9–15
- BRICS Esports Championship venue
- VK Play Arena, Moscow
- BRICS organiser
- Russian Esports Federation
- TEKKEN 8 contingent
- Arsalan Wani and Gurashish Singh
- GEG26 venue
- Los Angeles
- GEG26 organiser
- Global Esports Federation (GEF)
- Counter-Strike 2 squad
- Diamond Dogs (Captain: Ritesh Sarda)
- Selection event
- National Esports Championships (concluded August 5)