May 22, 2026

Esports

Esports world cup.jpg

Esports World Cup: Paris lands Esports World Cup: World’s biggest gaming event moved from Saudi Arabia amid war concerns | Esports News

contact@dailyupdatesindia.com02 mins

Ralf Reichert, head of the Saudi-based Esports Foundation, with French President Emmanuel Macron. (Pic credit: Esports Foundation) The world’s biggest esports tournament will be staged in Paris this summer after organisers shifted the event from Riyadh due to concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup will…

Read More
Aravindh chithambaram second from left.jpg

GM Aravindh Chithambaram becomes first Indian chess player to qualify for Esports World Cup 2026

contact@dailyupdatesindia.com02 mins

Aravindh Chithambaram (second from left) NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram became the first Indian player to qualify for the Chess main event at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after winning the Road to EWC qualifier at DreamHack Atlanta.The 26-year-old produced a composed display in the high-pressure rapid format, where matches consisted of two…

Read More
File photo players competing at ewc 2025.jpg

Indian esports scales up, but still awaits its 1983 Cricket World Cup moment | Esports News

contact@dailyupdatesindia.com07 mins

FILE PHOTO: Players competing at EWC 2025 (Photo: S8UL Esports) Esports, by most metrics, has already arrived. It is global, capital-heavy, and increasingly central to the modern sports-entertainment economy. Countries are building arenas, investors are underwriting leagues, and international events are beginning to mirror the scale of traditional sport.In India, however, esports still lags significantly…

Read More
R praggnanandhaa nihal sarin and arjun erigaisi speical arrangements.jpg

No Indian yet in Esports Chess World Cup 2026: How can it change? The road ahead explained | Chess News

contact@dailyupdatesindia.com06 mins

R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin, and Arjun Erigaisi (Speical Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The memories of 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov sweeping past his challengers in the Candidates tournament were still raw when 30-year-old Russian Grandmaster Daniil Dubov ended up scoring a 3-0 win over him, remarkably achieved while lying on his bed, last week online at the Chess.com…

Read More
Minecraft beta and preview.jpg

How to download Minecraft Bedrock 26.20.26 beta version | Esports News

contact@dailyupdatesindia.com03 mins

Minecraft Bedrock 26.20.26 beta version arrived on April 8, 2026. The new release introduces several bug fixes and gameplay changes to certain blocks and mobs, including the Sulfur Block.Essentially, Mojang releases the beta and preview to test features that will be introduced in the game’s stable release over the coming months. The new Minecraft Bedrock…

Read More