Sri Lanka’s Sachin Dematapitiya Competes at Prestigious Asian Football Gaming Championship in Mumbai

Sri Lanka Esports athlete Sachin Ishanka Dematapitiya flew to Mumbai, India to compete at the prestigious Asian Football Gaming Championship (AFGC), an invitational tournament that took place inside Comic Con and brought together some of the region’s best football gamers. The event created a vibrant stage for Esports within one of Asia’s biggest pop culture festivals, with fierce competition and packed audiences.

Representing Sri Lanka on this international platform, Sachin battled through six intense matches in the group stage. He secured two wins, faced three losses, and drew one game, giving him valuable exposure against some of Asia’s most skilled players. Despite not advancing to the later stages of the competition, Sachin’s performance demonstrated the growing calibre of Sri Lankan athletes in international Esports, proving that the nation is steadily making its mark in competitive gaming beyond its borders.

His participation at the AFGC highlights the opportunities now open to Sri Lankan Esports players to compete on global stages and gain experience at some of the largest and most exciting events in the world. Each international outing brings more recognition to Sri Lanka’s growing Esports ecosystem and strengthens the pathway for future athletes to follow.

Dialog Axiata PLC continued its longstanding support as the Official Sponsor of the National Esports team in Sri Lanka. As the #1 connectivity provider and a Prolific Promoter of sports in Sri Lanka, Dialog has played a crucial role in powering Esports athletes and enabling the growth of the industry over the past decade. The company’s continued investment reflects its vision of Esports as the sport of the future and its commitment to youth development in the digital era

Gamer.LK, Sri Lanka’s premier Esports company, continues as the Strategic Partner for the National Esports Team. Over the past decade, Gamer.LK’s consistent efforts in organising Esports tournaments and initiatives have significantly contributed to the growth of Esports in the country.

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The Sri Lanka Esports Association (SLESA) was founded in 2010 and is the officially recognised body for the governance of Esports in Sri Lanka by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Esports was recognised as the 70th official sport in Sri Lanka in 2019 and SLESA actively promotes the sport as ‘Sri Lanka Esports’. SLESA consists of member clans working together with other stakeholders to provide the framework and governance for Esports allowing it to be promoted and grow within the country.

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