Institutional failure ruins historic Asian Games ticket for Nepali esports

After months of rigorous training and securing hard-fought qualifications in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, Nepal’s elite gamers watch their podium dreams slip away due to administrative ego.

It was supposed to be a landmark moment for Nepali esports as three teams qualified for the 20th Asian Games through regional tournaments in PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in June. But despite securing places, they are set to miss the Asian Games due to a dispute between two rival esports associations.