"Street Fighter 5's inclusion at the 2022 Asian Games will bring a lot of limelight to the Indian FGC": Mayank Prajapati

sportskeeda.com:

Fighting game enthusiasts worldwide were thrilled when Street Fighter 5 was announced as one of the games in the esports section of the 2022 Asian Games. For the first time in the history of the continental event, esports will be considered a medal event.

After delivering a sensational performance in the National Esports Championship Series, Indian Street Fighter 5 athlete Mayank Prajapati, along with Ayan Biswas, qualified for the 2022 Asian Games. In conversation with Sportskeeda Esports' Debolina Banerjee, Mayank talked about what made him choose Street Fighter 5, how excited he is to represent India at the 2022 Asian Games, and more.

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Mayank: I feel on top of the world right now. I am so excited to be representing India, and it was the main reason I have been playing Street Fighter 5. I wanted something big, and this is the most significant opportunity anyone can have. I am glad I performed to the best of my abilities and won the tournament.

Mayank: I was really nervous before the tournament because I had to play against other top players from India. But I have been preparing myself for each player and their playstyle.

For me, the toughest opponent and match was against Bhagwant Bagh. I was losing the set 2-1, made a comeback, and won 3-2. He made one mistake which cost him the entire set. It was super entertaining to watch, and I enjoyed playing against him.

Mayank: Can you believe that my playing Street Fighter was due to an accidental purchase of Street Fighter 4 back in 2009? After the game got delivered, I installed and played my first online game and never looked back.

I used to play a lot of Tekken 3 before that in a gaming parlor but never thought of competing in it. I prefer Street Fighter 5 over any