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ESFI hails move to pay esports medalists coaches under cash incentive program
Sports
Published on 24 April 2026
Medal winners and coaches now eligible for incentives
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) praised the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for including esports medal winners and their coaches in its Cash Incentive Program. The decision marks a major policy shift for India’s competitive gaming ecosystem, aligning esports achievements with mainstream sports recognition and support for athletes and training staff.
- ESFI calls the decision a revolutionary step for Indian esports
- Esports medal winners and coaches will receive cash incentives
- The move comes through the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Policy support could boost training and participation in esports
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