Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF) is a non-governmental organization that convenes the India's esports (or competitive video gaming) community. It was established in 2023, and is headquartered in Delhi. It promotes and regulates the online gaming industry in India.[1]
| Abbreviation | SOGF / SOG Federation |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2023 |
| Type | Sports federation |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
Official language | English |
Founder & Advisor | Nandan Jha |
President | Shankar Aggarwal (Retd. IAS) |
Advisor in Chief | Justice K G Balakrishnan |
Secretary General | Gursharan Singh |
| Website | sogfederation |
SOGF is deemed to be first federation in India to comply with the National Sports Development Code 2011 and the guidelines of International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee of India.[2][3]
Carrying forward the vision of Digital India and Youth Development given by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, SOGF aims to motivate and inspire the young talent of India to see the potential of online gaming as career opportunities to attract global recognitions for national growth.[4][5]
The federation was launched by thethen Union Minister Anurag Thakur and group coordinator and senior director Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Dr. Sandip Chatterjee.[6][7]
SOGF, as an industry body for Online Gaming in India, has constituted its executive framework as was mentioned in the Government of India's IT Laws 2023.[8]
SOGF is renowned for its groundbreaking initiatives in the online gaming sector, notably the launch of the Online Skill Games Olympiad, a first-of-its-kind competition aimed at elevating skill games such as Rummy, Chess, Poker, and Ludo to national prominence. The Olympiad comprises zonal and national tournaments designed to nurture and develop gaming talent across India.[9][10]
Board Members
editAdvisor in Chief
edit- Justice K G Balakrishnan (37th Chief Justice of India & Former Chairman NHRC India)
Chairperson of Ethics Committee
edit- Justice Gyan Sudha Misra (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India)
President
edit- Shri Shankar Aggarwal (Retd. IAS, Former Union Secretary for Ministry of Women and Child Development, Additional Secretary for Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India
Vice President
edit- Shri Satpal Singh (Wrestling Coach and Former Wrestler of India)
- Shri Ashok Dhyanchand (Olympic Medalist, Arjuna Awardee and Former International Hockey Player)
- Smt. Sudha Singh (Indian Olympic Athlete)[11]
References
edit- ^ "SOG Federation launches India's first online skill games and esports olympiad". The Times of India. 19 June 2024.
- ^ "SOG Federation unveils Online Skill Games and E-sports Olympiad". The Hindu. 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Skillhub Online Games Federation: Revolutionizing Competitive Gaming". Bru Times News.
- ^ "SOG Federation Bets Big on Online Skill Games With E-sports Olympiad Launch Amid Renewed Focus on Skill India Mission in Modi 3.0". Times Now. 17 June 2024.
- ^ Shukla, Anuradha (27 October 2023). "Online gaming industry come together to set up skill gaming institute". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Union Minister Anurag Thakur Initiates Talks With SOG Federation To Address Skill Gaming Concerns - Details". Times Now. 29 February 2024.
- ^ "स्किल गेमिंग इंडस्ट्री के मुद्दों का हो सकता है समाधान, अनुराग ठाकुर ने SOG फेडरेशन को दिया न्योता". Navbharat Times (in Hindi).
- ^ "Skillhub Online Games Federation: Creating Awareness Towards Online Gaming". Powercorridors. 1 March 2024.
- ^ "SOG फेडरेशन ने लॉन्च किया ऑनलाइन स्किल गेम्स और ई-स्पोर्ट्स ओलंपियाड". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). 18 June 2024.
- ^ "SOG Federation Launches Ground breaking Online Skill Games and Esports Olympiad". Financialexpress. 18 June 2024.
- ^ rautela, Kiran (6 August 2024). "SOGF की वाइस प्रेसिडेंट सुधा सिंह को 'पेरिस ओलंपिक डाक टिकट' लॉन्च में मिला य सम्मान".