Introduction to Esports at the Asian Games

Electronic Sports (Esports) has been officially included as a medal event in the Asian Games since the 2022 Hangzhou edition (held in 2023).

Key Development Milestones:

️ Esports Competition Details

Historical Context & Upcoming Edition

| Aspect | Details |

| :--

| Initial Inclusion | Demonstration sport in 2018 (Jakarta-Palembang) |

| First Medal Event | 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou |

| Next Edition | 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games |

Event Categories & Titles

The specific games are updated for each edition. Here are examples from past and upcoming Games:

* 2022 Hangzhou Games: Featured titles included *Arena of Valor Asian Games Version*, *Dota 2*, *Dream Three Kingdoms 2*, *EA Sports FC Online*, *League of Legends*, *PUBG Mobile Asian Games Version*, and *Street Fighter V: Champion Edition. (*Hearthstone* was originally planned but later scrapped)

* 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games: Will expand significantly, currently including 11 confirmed events such as *Honor of Kings*, *League of Legends*, *PUBG Mobile Asian Games Version*, *Mobile Legends: Bang Bang*, *Dota 2*, *Dream Three Kingdoms 2*, *Naraka: Bladepoint*, *Street Fighter 6*, *EA Sports FC Online*, *Gran Turismo 7*, *Pokémon Unite*, and *Puyo Puyo Champions*.

Medal Performance Highlights**

At the 2022 Hangzhou Games, several Asian teams performed strongly, contributing to an exciting competition.

Some national representatives achieved notable success, with teams from various regions earning medals and showcasing the widespread appeal and competitive nature of esports.

Significance and Future Outlook

The inclusion of Esports has proven successful, leading to its confirmation for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. This reflects a strategic move by the OCA to engage younger audiences and modernize the Asian Games.

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