India’s FIFA Esports Athletes At Asian Games 2022

Through the years, FIFA esports has grown exponentially and the popularity of the game and the subsequent esport has taken it to Asian Games 2022. Both athletes will be making their way to South Korea for the seeding event, which will take place in the first week of August. From there, the athletes will make their way to Asian Games in Hangzhou. 

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Indian FIFA Esports Athletes At Asian Games 2022

The 20-year-old Charanjot describes himself as a huge football fan and has taken his passion for football and gaming to the global stage. He is currently ranked number 1 in the country. Singh, even after being this successful hasn't left his studies behind, and is a full-time college student, as well. 

Interestingly, this title holder didn't have a console of his own for a long time and borrowed his friend's PC to play. After proving his skills at the EA Road to Russia, his parents gifted him one. The rest is history. He says: 

“It’s come to a point where my mother, who doesn’t watch any of my games, has taken an interest in how I am performing. She asks for regular updates and advises me to focus on honing my skill and this is motivating enough to make me want to bring a medal home.”

Now, even Singh's mother is proud of what he has achieved and says “I'm happy that he is pursuing what he loves because that's what matters the most. But I also make sure that his studies are not impacted, and he himself also does a good job managing both things himself,” she expressed.

Achievements:

• Ranked India no.1 
• ESL India premiership - Winner 2 times, Runner up 1 time
• ILG Cup Season 3 winner
• AIFF eFootball Challenge - Winner 2 times
• Esportz Premiership India Winner
• Nostra Gaming - Winner 2 times
• EISL Runner up
• FGS Singapore Open Winner
• FGS South Asia Playins Winner
• FIFA eNations Asia Playoffs Winner
• FAS eSports Championship Winner
• Represented India in Denmark, London (3 times), Qatar, Malaysia

Delhi's Karman Singh is a 20-year-old FIFA Esports player who is looking to represent India at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Also known as tikkatown, Singh is at rank 2064 in the Elite Division. However, his inclination towards football isn't just limited to the virtual world. With insane pressure on him, Singh is looking to get a podium finish for himself and the country at the Games. 

When choosing his team, Karman has a special inclination towards Paris Saint-Germain. He says: 

“PSG boasts the best dribblers in the game, and I enjoy utilizing their skills and abilities to gain an edge on the virtual pitch,”

Achievements

2nd Position in the inaugural Hero eISL (March 22).
2nd TEC Community Cup-Fifa22 (Apr,22) 
2nd Position in the NESC 2022 / RDAG (Apr, 22)
1st AIFF eFootball Challenge Qualifier (Feb,22)
Top 4 in ESL India Premiership Cup-8 (Mar, 21)
1st Grand Championship - FIFA19 (May, 19)
Winner of Theesportsclub Comic Con ( Dec, 22)
Winner of Lxg Minor 1 ( Jun, 23)
Winner of Lxg Minor ( Jun, 23)
Top 4 in Enations Cup 
Runner up of Sportskeeda Fifa World Cup Edition ( Dec, 22)
Winner of Alienware Fifa Cup ( Jun, 23) 
Top 10 in FGS 2