Glued Supercharged, Noida:
Taking a significant step towards establishing esports as a competitive and officially recognized sport in India, the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF) successfully hosted the SOGF Esports National Championship 2025 on 23rd and 24th August in Noida.
Recognized by the Global Sports Federation, SOGF holds the distinction of being the only accredited body in India dedicated to advancing esports. Through this championship, the federation brought together the nation’s finest gamers, showcasing an exceptional blend of technology, strategy, and skill. The tournament was conducted entirely offline with free entry, where selected players from across the country competed at the highest level.
The two-day championship began on 23rd August with the trophy unveiling ceremony, graced by Ashok Dhyan Chand, Vice President of SOGF, Olympic medalist, World Cup medalist (Gold, Silver, Bronze), and recipient of the Arjuna Award.
The Grand Final was held on 24th August at 5:00 PM, followed by the prize distribution ceremony at 6:00 PM. The champion was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (One Lakh Rupees) in the presence of distinguished guests, giving the event a truly prestigious stature.
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Dignitaries Present at the Event
Adv. Nandan Jha – President, International Mind Sports Association (IMSA); Founder & Advisor, SOGF
Shankar Aggarwal, IAS (Retd.) – President, SOGF
Ashok Dhyan Chand – Vice President, SOGF; Olympic Medalist; Hockey World Cup Medalist; Arjuna Awardee
Gursharan Singh – Secretary General, SOGF; Former Secretary General, Paralympic Committee of India; Member, Asian Paralympic Committee
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Winners of SOGF Esports National Championship 2025
EA Sports FC 25:
1st Place – Karman Tikka
2nd Place – Lokmanya Chaturvedi
3rd Place – Gursees Singh
4th Place – Arshdeep Singh
Tekken Tournament:
1st Place – Mohammad Fardeen
2nd Place – Sameer Khan
3rd Place – Rahul Sharma (Boomer)
4th Place – Hitesh Khorwal
This championship not only provided a grand platform for India’s young gamers to showcase their talent but also reinforced SOGF’s mission of securing official recognition for esports as a structured and legitimate sport in India.
The SOGF Esports National Championship 2025 stands as a shining example of how the fusion of technology and sports can redefine the future of gaming in India. Going forward, SOGF remains committed to organizing more such tournaments, ensuring that Indian gaming talent reaches the global stage.
