7 Sports Minister In India Officiate Esports As Cultural Events Through ESPL

Today the teams for ESPL 2021 Level 3 stage were revealed by Hon’ble Sports Ministers of 8 major cities of India. Sharing the stage with the Ministers, India Today Gaming revealed the names of the top 8 teams and their logos. 

The ESPL 2021 started on July 16th is in its final stage and soon we will know the winner of this prestigious and one of its kind Pan-India Free Fire tournament with a prize pool of Rs 25,00,000. From August 16th the Level 3 matches will begin and the Top 8 teams representing the major cities of India will compete against each other. The best teams will then advance to the final stage where the winner will be crowned and take home Rs 12,00,000 prize money.

Quotes of Sports Ministers from the reveal event

Mumbai: Mr. Sunil Chhatrapal Kedar (Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare)

“It’s a pleasure for me to say a few words about this fantastic new approach for many kids and many future generations to come. I congratulate India Today for the task they have taken and I wish them a fantastic journey ahead.”

Punjab: Mr. Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi (Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs)

“I think it’s a great initiative undertaken by the India Today team who are prioritizing Esports and I feel that the India Today Group who is promoting Esports, will go a long way. I congratulate India Today on this occasion.” 

Rajasthan: Mr. Ashok Chandna  (Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs)

“I heartily congratulate all players of Rajasthan Reapers and we the people of Rajasthan hope you guys perform very well and make Rajasthan proud. Congratulations and All the Best.”

Kolkata: Mr. Manoj Tiwary (Hon’ble Minister of Department of Youth Services and Sports)

“Our best wishes for ESPL- Esports Premier League, which is going to happen very soon and India Today in gaming association with Free Fire online gaming. I just wanna congratulate everyone participating in the ESPL, its gonna be a next-level thing. I am very happy to be associated with ESPL and just want to convey my best wishes for Kolkata Kaijus and being a resident from Kolkata just wanna cheer for them and wish all the very best to them.”

Hyderabad: Mr. V.Srinivas Goud (Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Services)

“Once interest is in Esports, Youth becomes mentally sharp and for time pass doesn’t pick up bad habits. They practice in the morning and can win very good prize money. It helps in these Covid times. And for our Hydrabadi team in ESPL, all the very best and good luck.”

Delhi: Mr. Manish Sisodia (Deputy Chief Minister Delhi)

“In India Esports is a new concept and India Today team is 4 steps ahead of its competition in Esports. Their plan to hold a Pan-India Esports competition is a commendable step and I would like to congratulate the India Today team and every participant in the ESPL.  ESports is a new concept for the new generation and Delhi being the capital of India is very happy to participate in such Pan-India events. Being the Deputy Chief Minister and a resident of Delhi, I would like to congratulate the Delhi Dukes team and hope for their Victory. Game Hai Toh Fame Hai.”

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