Kohima, Dec 8 (PTI) The Hornbill Esports Festival 2025, the second edition of Nagaland’s premier competitive gaming showcase, commenced on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here.

The event is organised by the Esports Association of Nagaland (ESAN) in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, aiming to promote esports talent and integrate gaming with music, youth culture and digital entertainment.

Speaking at the inaugural session, Abu Metha, advisor to the chief minister, chairman of Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) and vice-president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), lauded the department for sustaining a sector that is rapidly reshaping global youth engagement.

“eSports is a modern-day trend and a billion-dollar industry that c

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