Sri Lanka esports backed by Dialog, set to make historic debut at Asian Youth Games
Sri Lanka esports athletes will proudly represent the nation at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, now taking place in Bahrain, where Esports will be featured as a medal event for the very first time. This historic inclusion marks a significant milestone for esports, bringing it alongside traditional sports at one of Asia’s largest multi-sport events.
Sri Lanka will be represented in multiple titles including Rocket League Girls, eFootball Boys, and Street Fighter Boys. The team consists of W.L.A. Sayuni Sadushika competing in Rocket League Girls and M.A. Haiyan Aqwam competing in both eFootball Boys and Street Fighter Boys. Their selection follows the official selection qualifiers held by the Sri Lanka Esports Association earlier this year.
The recognition of esports as a medal sport at the Asian Youth Games reinforces its growing legitimacy and the opportunities it creates for youth. As the official governing body for esports in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Esports Association continues to pave the way for young athletes to compete internationally.
Esports is a registered sport under the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Sri Lanka, highlighting its development as an accessible, inclusive, and professional discipline that equips youth with teamwork, critical thinking, and digital skills for the future.