New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The National Esports Championships (NESC) 2025 concluded on July 27 with an electrifying Street Fighter 6 (Boys) finale, where India's top under-18 talent, Mandalapu Sreesanth, delivered a commanding performance.

Facing off against formidable opponent Ansil Nalakath Abbas, Mandalapu clinched a decisive 3-0 sweep in the best-of-five series, sealing his position as the main player to represent India at the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain from October 22-31, 2025. Ansil will join the contingent as the official substitute for the event, as per a press release from the ESports Federation of India (ESFI).

A seasoned competitor with over four years of professional esports experience, Mandalapu is widely regarded as ...