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The Electronic Sports Federation of India (ESFI) successfully hosted the inaugural WAVES Esports Championship (WESC 2025) in Mumbai, India on May 4, 2025. Supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, WESC 2025 was a gender-inclusive event that featured competitions across multiple titles, including eFootball and World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC3).

At the international leg of WESC 2025, the eFootball and World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC3) competitions featured skilled national athletes from six Asian countries. In eFootball, India’s DaNiAL clinched the gold medal by defeating top contenders from esports powerhouses such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos. DaNiAL overcame Southiphone Singthong (Laos) with a 5–3 score, Nathawat Satake (Thailand) 2–1, and ultimately triumphed over Malaysia’s Mohamad Azrudin Bin Yaacob with a 2–0 victory in a thrilling grand finale. Mohamad Azrudin Bin Yaacob earned the silver medal, and Nathawat Satake earned the bronze.

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In the WCC3 competition, India’s Tejaskumar Hasmukhbhai Bhoi emerged champion after facing Nepal’s Rajat Budathoki (silver medal) and Sri Lanka’s Mohamad Shaad Mohamad Uvaiz (bronze medal). He dominated both the round-robin stage and the final series to clinch the gold medal.

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India made history at WESC 2025 by winning its first-ever international gold medals in esports.

Speaking on the occasion, ESFI President Mr. Vinod Tiwari said: “WAVES is a visionary initiative, and we are deeply grateful to Prime Minister Modi for placing Indian esports on the international stage with such foresight. Under his leadership, the sector is moving in the right direction with purpose and momentum. India’s historic first international golds at WESC are a testament to that progress. In a high-stakes arena, our athletes didn’t just compete, they delivered. DaNiAL and Tejas showed exactly the kind of composure, maturity, and gameplay that defines the future of Indian esports.”

Speaking on his victory in eFootball, DaNiAL said: “Winning the international leg of WAVES was an unforgettable experience. Competing on a global stage pushed me beyond my limits, and the energy, talent, and passion I witnessed were truly inspiring. WAVES gave me not just a platform to showcase my skills, but also memories and connections that will last a lifetime.”

When asked about the WAVES event and his gameplay, Tejas said: “The world’s waves may crash loud, but the calm of a focused mind always wins the league. Waves don’t just shape shores — they shape souls that dare to ride them.”

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For more information, visit https://wesc2025.esportsfederation.in/ and https://esportsfederation.in/.