SOG Federation launches India's first online skill games and esports olympiad

In a significant development for Indian esports and online skill gaming, the SOG Federation (SOGF) has launched the inaugural online skill games and Esports Olympiad.
The formal announcement, made during the National Economic Conclave 2024 at the power corridor in New Delhi, featured the then minister of youth affairs and sports, Anurag Thakur.
SOGF has since detailed the Olympiad's structure and future plans across its social media platforms, outlining the games included and their Olympic mission.
This olympiad aligns with their mission to elevate Indian online skill games and esports to global standards.
The zonal olympiad will take place across six regions: Northern, Central, Southern, Western, Eastern, and North-Eastern Zones. The Western Zone, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, will host the first zonal olympiad, partnered with a leading rummy platform to ensure seamless and fair competition.
Participants will first compete in online qualifiers within their zones, with top players advancing to physical events hosted by SOGF. These events will include multiple competition rounds, leading to the selection of a zonal rummy champion.

Zonal champions will then compete in the national rummy olympiad, following a similar competitive structure. The national champion will gain recognition and opportunities to compete internationally.
SOGF President Shankar Agarwal said, "The SOGF Board strongly believes that together, we will change the face of the online gaming sector in India. By creating structured pathways and competitive opportunities, we are paving the way for a brighter future for Indian gamers. This Olympiad is just the beginning, and we are excited to see the talent that will emerge from this initiative."