New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met leading Indian gamers to discuss the future of the gaming industry.

During the meeting, they talked about the rise of sports in India, career prospects in gaming, and women’s participation in the field. PM Modi also asked about the challenges faced by gamers in India and the difference between skill-based games and those offering instant income. Gamers explained about these types of games and also discussed the concerns related to video game addiction.

Top Indian Sportsmen Who Met Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Naman Mathur (Dead)

Naman Mathur, aka “Mortal” is a 26-year-old professional sports player and content creator, particularly known for his expertise in the PUBG mobile game. Many people may not know that Mr. Mather won Season 1 of the 2022 Battleground Mobile Pro Series. He is also the co-founder of S8UL Sports, a gaming organization dedicated to promoting sports in India.

Animesh Agarwal (Thug)

Animesh Agarwal, “Thug”, 28, is primarily known for his gameplay videos and streams. He has represented India in the inaugural PUBG Mobile international tournament and is the co-founder of 8 Bit Creatives and S8UL Sports. He has a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, where he streams his games and engages with his audience.

Anshu Bisht (Gamer Flat)

Anshu Bisht, 26, better known by his online alias “Gamer Fleet,” is a popular Minecraft player. He is known for his streams and blogging on YouTube.

Ganesh Gangadhar (Scrooge)

Ganesh Gangadhar, 26, popularly known as “Scrowsy”, is a global sports player. He is the first person to represent India in the Valorant Champions Tour. He has a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, where he shares his gameplay, strategies and tips with his audience.

Tirth Mehta (Gcttirth)

Tirth Mehta, popularly known as “Gcttirth”, is a 26-year-old gamer and one of India’s leading game developers. He won India’s first bronze medal in esports at the Asian Games 2018.

Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming)

Payal Dhare, 23, is the most popular female gaming creator in India. He won the Dynamic Gaming Creator of the Year award at Creators United 2023.

Mithilesh Patankar (Math Pete)

Mithilesh Patankar aka “Math Pete”, is a 27-year-old youth known for his entertainment and gaming content across streaming platforms. He is the only Indian to be nominated twice for Streamy Awards.