Esports likely to be medal event at 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games Sun, Apr 11 2021 05:40:30 PM Hangzhou (China), Apr 11 (IANS): In an indication that esports will certainly be a medal event during the Hangzhou Asian Games, the recognition given to the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is being seen as a "very positive step" ahead of the quadrennial games in September 2022. The recognition drew applause from top sports administrators, with Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Sultan Al Saud, whose country will host the 2034 Asian Games, welcoming the move. "The partnership between AESF and the Olympic Council of Asia further legitimises esports globally and provides the athletes and the fans the support they deserve," Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, who is the president of the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS), said.