Meet India’s League Of Legends Team Set To Represent The Nation At Asian Games 2026
National: India’s six-member League of Legends team will compete at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a mix of returning players and new additions to the national setup. India is in Group B alongside 2022 Asian Games champions South Korea, runners-up Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong. The group stage is scheduled for September 29 and 30, followed by the semi-finals on October 1 and the…
Six Indian players have been selected to represent their nation in League of Legends at the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The team consists of returning players and new members, with captain Akshaj Shenoy leading the lineup. The group will face South Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong in the preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals on October 1 and the final on October 2.
This year's lineup includes Akshaj, Aakash, Mihir, and Sanindhya, who all represented India at the previous Asian Games, as well as Ahmed and Rahul, who are making their Asian Games debut. The team's success in the previous edition saw them finish fifth in the National Esports Championships and secure a top spot in the regional qualifiers.
Their journey in esports has been balanced alongside academic and professional pursuits, with captain Akshaj currently preparing for his MBA while managing his father's sanitaryware business.
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