The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has updated its official website with the list of 11 e-sports to be included in the 20th Asian Games in Japan in 2026.

Identity V-Asian Games Version, a game created by NetEase based in Tianhe, was selected as the sole asymmetrical battle arena e-sports event for this edition of the Asian Games.

The venue for IVL competitions. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

In 2020, NetEase, in collaboration with several clubs, established the Identity V Professional League (IVL) and established the league base in Tianhe district. The base has evolved into a hub covering team bases, event production, and live-streaming management throughout the industry chain.

The establishment of IVL marks a major advancement in Tianhe's e-sports sector. It not only introduces top-tier e-sports competitions to the area but also draws in more skilled e-sports experts and businesses, catalyzing the concentrated growth of the e-sports industry within the district.