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India's LoL team, captained by Akshaj Shenoy, returns to Asian Games
✍️ Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:47 AM
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Captain Akshaj Shenoy leads India's League of Legends squad back to the Asian Games, fielding four veterans from the 2022 Hangzhou campaign and two debutants who aim to compete rather than just learn.
India's League of Legends team is set to make its Asian Games comeback under the captaincy of Akshaj Shenoy, three years after finishing fifth in Hangzhou. Four members of the 2022 squad have been retained, while two newcomers make their debut at the multi‑sport event.
Since the Hangzhou edition, the side has secured victories in South Asian qualifiers and tested itself against stronger regional opponents, a stint that also saw the team join the professional esports organization S8UL. These experiences are intended to sharpen their competitive edge.
Placed in a group with South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong, India’s roster has signalled a shift from a learning mindset to a genuine bid for results. The players hope to translate their recent regional successes into a credible performance on the Asian Games stage.
Since the Hangzhou edition, the side has secured victories in South Asian qualifiers and tested itself against stronger regional opponents, a stint that also saw the team join the professional esports organization S8UL. These experiences are intended to sharpen their competitive edge.
Placed in a group with South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong, India’s roster has signalled a shift from a learning mindset to a genuine bid for results. The players hope to translate their recent regional successes into a credible performance on the Asian Games stage.