Nepal’s esports teams take on the world as billion-dollar industry surges
Summary
Nepal’s esports teams, DRS Gaming and Horaa Esports Nepal, are competing on the global stage at the Esports World Cup in Paris amidst a booming $2 billion industry. Despite successes, the domestic esports scene faces challenges due to limited government support and lack of regular tournaments.
Key Points
- Nepal’s DRS Gaming and Horaa Esports Nepal are competing in the Esports World Cup in Paris with the largest prize pool in esports history.
- DRS Gaming finished seventh in the Free Fire event, and Horaa Esports is one of only two South Asian teams in the PUBG Mobile event.
- The growing international success of Nepali teams has increased calls for proper government regulation and support for esports in Nepal.
- Stakeholders warn that the domestic esports ecosystem is stagnating due to lack of tournaments and government backing, risking the future of esports in Nepal.
