Nodwin Gaming unveils India’s ENC 2026 roster for League of Legends
Nodwin Gaming has unveiled India’s official League of Legends roster for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, set to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29. The team will compete in the regional qualifiers from June 19–21 for a chance to secure a spot at the main event, which features
By Toi Tech Desk
Nodwin Gaming has unveiled India’s official League of Legends roster for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, set to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29.
The team will compete in the regional qualifiers from June 19–21 for a chance to secure a spot at the main event, which features 32 national teams and a prize pool exceeding Rs 14 crore.India’s lineupThe Indian squad will be led by Aakash Shandilya (Infi), one of Asia’s most decorated junglers with over 35 tournament victories.
Joining him are:* Akshaj Shenoy (Kat Bot) – a consistent top performer and key figure in India’s competitive scene.* Rahul Bisht (Bob) – regarded as India’s leading support player, known for his game-changing presence.* Vinayak Gupta (Panda) – India’s premier top laner, adding strength and familiarity to the lineup.* Niranjan Prabakaran (Sam) – a reliable player known for consistency and team-oriented play.Substitutes include Sharavan Kumar (DoubleYou), valued for his versatility, and Manoj Ravish (Shockya), one of India’s leading bot laners.
The team will be coached by Pankaj Upadhyay (KAKA).Infi and Kat Bot were part of India’s League of Legends contingent at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, where the team finished fifth.
Alongside Bob, they currently represent S8UL Esports and have also qualified for the upcoming 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, giving the national team a strong, experienced core.Speaking on the announcement, Infi said: “Representing India is always a special responsibility.
This roster brings together players who have competed together for years and understand each other’s strengths well.
We have a strong mix of experience, individual talent, and synergy, and our immediate focus is on preparing well for the qualifiers and earning our place at the Esports Nations Cup.”ENC 2026 formatThe Esports Nations Cup will feature 32 national teams competing for USD 1.5 million (~INR 14 crore).
Sixteen teams will earn direct invitations based on ENC rankings, while 14 will qualify through regional online tournaments.
Two additional slots will be awarded via wildcard entries.India’s wider ENC campaignIndia’s preparations extend across multiple titles:* DOTA 2 – roster led by Krish Gupta, competing in qualifiers June 29–July 1.* Chess – Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Mitrabha Guha have secured direct qualification.* MOBA Legends: 5v5! – team led by Kyle, currently ranked 11th globally.* Rocket League – roster led by Abscrazy, competing in qualifiers July 17–19.Get the latest technology news and updates.
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