Female Gamers Changing the Indian E-Sports Landscape

By: WE Staff

Despite the fact that esports has historically been a male-dominated sector, many women are breaking through boundaries and making their mark as players, broadcasters, commentators, and executives.

There are now many all-female esports teams and leagues, such as the Women's Esports League and the Women's Circuit Series. Major esports events, such as the Intel Extreme Masters, have also started to feature all women’s tournaments.

Despite the advancements achieved, there are still many obstacles for women in esports, including harassment, discrimination, and uneven chances. Yet, a lot of groups and communities are attempting to overcome these problems and advance gender equality in e-sports. While the gender gap in esports is slowly closing, there is still much work to be done to promote greater gender diversity and inclusivity in the industry.

There are 6 amazing female esports players who have been playing and giving tough competitions to everyone out there.

Pooja Khatri- pooja

Pooja Khatri is a well-known e-sports gamer and streamer from India. She is also known by her gaming alias, "pinksheep". Pooja started her gaming journey by playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO), Valorant, PUBG, and Apex Legends.

She streams her gameplay on her Twitch channel. She has 78K Instagram followers in addition to 666K YouTube subscribers.

Pooja Khatri, the e-sports gamer and streamer, is from Mumbai, India. Apart from being a gamer and streamer, Pooja is also a software developer and holds a degree in Computer Science. Pooja has represented India on international stages. She has also been a part of teams such as Entity Gaming and Velocity Gaming.

Ankkita Chauhan- Ankkita C

Ankkita Chauhan is an Indian e-sports enthusiast and streamer known for playing games like PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Call of Duty: Mobile. She produces material for social media websites like YouTube and Instagram.

She is renowned for her abilities and is regarded as one of the best Indian women's e-sports players. With over 50,000 followers on Instagram and over 90,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel, she has a sizable fan base on social media. Ankkita Chauhan is a skilled gamer who has won several e-sports tournaments.

Saloni Pawar- Meow16k

Saloni Pawar, also known by her gamer tag Meow16k (her youtube channel name), is an Indian e-sports gamer and streamer who is known for her skills in playing games like Free Fire and PUBG Mobile. She has gained a significant following on social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, where she regularly posts content related to gaming and e-sports.

Saloni has participated in various e-sports tournaments and has won several competitions. She is considered to be one of the top female e-sports gamers in India and has become an inspiration for many young girls who want to pursue a career in e-sports. She is also known for being an advocate for women's participation in e-sports and promoting the growth of the industry in India.

It's worth noting that the world of e-sports gaming is constantly evolving and growing, and some many talented gamers and streamers are actively participating in and promoting the industry.

Monika Jeph-Sherlock

The Indian e-sports gamer and broadcaster Monika Jeph, popularly known as Sherlock, is well-known for her prowess in titles like Free Fire and PUBG Mobile. She has a sizable fan base on social media sites like Instagram and YouTube, where she frequently shares gaming and e-sports-related material.

Monika has competed in several e-sports events and has achieved success in them. She is regarded as one of the best female e-sports players in India and has inspired many young women who desire to work in the industry. She is renowned for supporting the expansion of the e-sports sector in India and for advocating for women's involvement in the sport.

Shagufta Iqbal- Xyaa

Shagufta Iqbal is a well-known e-sports gamer from India who excels in titles like Free Fire and PUBG Mobile. She has a sizable fan base on social media sites like Instagram and YouTube, where she frequently shares gaming and e-sports-related material. On YouTube, she has almost 250K subscribers, and she has 103K Instagram followers.

She has won the Free Fire India Championship 2020 (FFIC), Free Fire India Championship 2021 Spring (FFIC), Female Gaming Championship (FGC) 2020, Female Esports League (FSL) 2020, and Runner-up at the Free Fire Battle Arena Season 1.

Pari- RaV3n

Pari is an Indian e-sports gamer who specializes in playing PUBG Mobile. She belongs to the 8-bit clan. She has gained a significant following on social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, where she regularly posts content related to gaming and e-sports. She has won PUBG Mobile India Series 2019, and PUBG Mobile Club Open India 2019.

She has almost 245k subscribers on her youtube channel. She is considered to be one of the top female PUBG Mobile players in India and has become an inspiration for many young girls who want to pursue a career in e-sports.