India's League of Legends team clinchs fifth spot in Asian Games 2023

By Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has covered almost every Olympic sport, but Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field have his heart.

Published at :September 28, 2023 at 1:18 AM

Modified at :September 28, 2023 at 9:43 PM

India's League of Legends team clinchs fifth spot in Asian Games 2023

The team scripts history at the multi-nation tournament.

In the Asian Games 2023, India's League of Legends team put up a commendable performance, securing the fifth position overall. The team, led by the captain Akshaj Shenoy (Kai), consisted of Samarth Arvind Trivedi (CrankO), Mihir Ranjan (Lotus), Sanindhya Malik (Deadcorp), Aakash Shandilya (Infi), and Aditya Selvaraj (Krow).

Unfortunately, their journey in the tournament faced a challenging setback as they suffered a hard-fought 0-2 defeat against Vietnam in the quarter-finals, leading to their exit from the competition.

Upcoming Matches for India's DOTA 2 Team

India's DOTA 2 team is gearing up for their upcoming matches in the Asian Games 2023. They are set to commence their campaign with matches against Kyrgyzstan and the Philippines in the opening group stage games scheduled for September 29.

How League of Legends game is played?

League of Legends is a team-based strategy game where each player controls a powerful fantasy character. Two teams battle against each other across a map and work together to defeat their opponents by taking down their base. The first team to destroy a structure known as the Nexus, lying at the back of each team's base, wins the match.

Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has expertise across a wide range of Olympic sports. While his coverage spans the Olympic spectrum, he is passionate about Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field. Beyond his primary focus areas, Ajay is also an avid kabaddi enthusiast and closely follows the sport.