The Match Hold‘em Sports Confederation is the officially recognised governing body for Match Poker in India. It was established in 2017 and has been running the Match Indian Poker League (MIPL), for 4 seasons. The federation’s aim is the growth and development of poker as a mind sport and game of skill in India, while emphasising its educational benefits and universality as a sport for all irrespective of age, gender, race or physical ability.