Role
Chair, e-Sports Commission, STAIRS Foundation
Previous Positions
- Founder, UNIV Sportatech
- Founding Member of the Federation of Electronic Sports Associations India (FEAI)
Contributions
- At the forefront of the e-sports movement in India, leading efforts to advance the e-sports ecosystem through technological and strategic innovations with UNIV Sportatech.
- As a founding member of the FEAI, pivotal in organizing the e-sports community and advocating for formal recognition and policy support within the national sports framework.
- Played a significant role in the formulation of the Esports Policy of India, aiming to establish clear guidelines and support for the development of e-sports across the country.
Awards and Distinctions
Recognized for his instrumental role in formulating and promoting the Esports Policy of India.
Awards and Distinctions
Instrumental in formulating the Esports Policy of India. Now promulgating Esports Policy adoption for State Governments and engineering a grassroots Esports & Sports Talent Identification & Development program for States.
Biography
Mr. Abhishek Issar is an experienced professional in the corporate corridors of media, entertainment, sports and financial industries. Has been a seasoned industry analyst in the Sports (Esports), Media, Entertainment and Emerging Technologies (Gaming, Fin-tech, Sustainability, Infrastructure amongst others). Convergence of Technology, Sports and Policy remains his favourite preoccupations.
- An experienced professional with extensive background in corporate sectors including media, entertainment, sports, and financial industries.
- Known for his expertise in the convergence of technology, sports, and policy, Abhishek Issar is a seasoned industry analyst in sports (esports), media, entertainment, and emerging technologies such as gaming, fintech, sustainability, and infrastructure.
Sports Career
Club and Corporate level Cricket and Swimming
Participated in club and corporate-level cricket and swimming.
Sports Administration
As a founding member of the FEAI, he has been actively involved in the strategic development of e-sports in India.
Founding Member of the Federation of Electronic Sports Associations India (FEAI)
Involvement with STAIRS
- Promotes e-sports as a recognized and respected sport at the STAIRS Foundation, focusing on engaging youth and fostering a new generation of digital sports enthusiasts.
- Instrumental in advocating for the adoption of the Esports Policy by state governments and in engineering grassroots esports and sports talent identification and development programs for states.
Founding Member of the Federation of Electronic Sports Associations India (FEAI)
