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International Esports Federation (IESF) confirms that eighty-five (85) national members have submitted the first entry registration for the 13th Esports World Championships, EILAT 2021. Esports athletes from 85 nations are set to begin their quests for gold, silver and bronze medals during the national qualifiers taking place between June and August. 61 nations participated in the 2020 World Championships, while 50 participated in the 2019 World Championships.

IESF’s 13th Esports World Championship, EILAT 2021, will see athletes compete for national glory in DOTA 2, CS:GO, Tekken 7 and eFootball PES Series. The tournament will be hosted by the Israeli Esports Association and Maccabi World Union.

Ido Brosh, President of the Israeli Esports Association and IESF’s Director of Global Programs : “With 85 registered national teams, this year is going to be the greatest yet for the IESF Esports World Championships. I’d like to thank the team at IESF, IESA and Maccabi World Union for their efforts, and I am looking forward to watching the games in the online Regional Stages, ahead of hosting all the national athletes and delegates in the global finals in Eilat”.

Following the success of the previous World Championships, participating nations will be divided into continental regions. The Regional Tournaments of the World Championship will be held online from September to October 2021. Finalists from each region and title will be patched to the Finals offline in Eilat, Israel, in November 2021. 

IESF President Vlad Marinescu stated: “IESF is incredibly excited for the 13th edition of our World Championships, the largest IESF event to date. Eilat 2021 will showcase and unify Esports athletes from a record 85 nations. This a true representation of IESF’s commitment to the growth and development of sustainable and responsible gaming worldwide.”

For more information regarding the 13th Esports World Championship, follow the IESF Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram . 

IESF Esports World Championship is IESF’s flagship competition and serves as the world’s only multi-game Esports tournament that features national teams. IESF confirms 85 nations joining its 13th edition of the Esports World Championship, which will feature CS:GO, DOTA, eFootball PES Series and Tekken 7 tournaments.

IESF  is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that consistently promotes Esports as a true sport beyond language, race and cultural barriers. IESF is composed of more than 100 members across all continents, organizes annual World Championships and strives to ensure the synergy between stakeholders ensuring athletes rights.

Source: https://iesf.org/?p=5967
Originally published on: Fri, 21 May 2021 01:13:31 +0000

International Esports Federation (IESF) is inviting potential hosts for IESF 14th Esports World Championship 2022.

The Esports World Championship is IESF’s flagship competition and serves as the world’s only multi-game Esports tournament that features national teams. Athletes from over 60 nations have participated in the unique and vibrant event while representing their national flags. Upcoming Esports World Championships are expected to present more athletes from over 100 nations as IESF has expanded its member nations.

The 12th Edition of IESF Esports World Championship in 2020 attracted over 1.5 million unique viewers across all of IESF’s platforms, and the tournament is set to build momentum and engage new fans in 2021 and 2022.

BID PROCESS OVERVIEW

Interested parties are invited to review the bid book (Click Here ) for detailed information and requirements for hosting the event.

The bid documents contain pages of useful information for prospective host cities of 14th Esports World Championship, outlining the benefits for hosts, the social and environmental impact, and the revenue potential.

To initiate the bidding process, interested parties should first download and review the bid information (Click Here ) Potential hosts must submit a Letter of Intent by July 5th, 2021 . Consultations with interested parties Application – A completed bid package Evaluation and Site Survey Presentation to IESF Voting Process

IESF President, Vlad Marinescu , stated: “The IESF flagship event, the World Championships, which unites National Teams from over 100 countries across five game titles is now open for bidding. We are proud to announce the bidding process for the 14th edition of these World Championships 2022 and look forward to working closely with bidding nations during this process in order to ensure the best possible conditions for the Esports athletes and community. We are sure this event will enjoy worldwide media exposure and participation of more than 1000 athletes.”

Youngman Kim, IESF Vice President, said: “IESF Esports World Championship will bring the most contemporary Esports trend to your community. It will change the way of communication between generations and garner greater understanding between them. Join us and experience the most exciting sports we all can enjoy.”

If you have any questions about the event bidding process, please contact IESF Secretariat at office@iesf.org .

IESF  is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that consistently promotes Esports as a true sport beyond language, race and cultural barriers. IESF is composed of more than 100 members across all continents, organizes annual World Championships and strives to ensure the synergy between stakeholders ensuring athletes rights. IESF has been a WADA Signatory since 2013. Key IESF activities include the IESF World Championships, the IESF General Assembly uniting all National Federations and the Global Esports Executive Summit.

Source: https://iesf.org/?p=5956
Originally published on: Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:32 +0000

On May 22-23, the finals of the Russian Esports Championship 2021 took place at Yunost Sports Palace in Chelyabinsk. This year, the tournament featured six esports titles: Dota 2, StarCraft II, NHL 21, Tekken 7, DCL ¬– the Game (drone racing simulator), and Clash Royale.

The Russian Esports Championship is an official sport competition included in the Unified Calendar Plan of the Russian Ministry of Sports, which is held annually by the Russian Esports Federation . This year, more than 20 thousand players from all over the country took part in the competition. The championship was held with the support of the Governor and the Ministry of Sports of the Chelyabinsk oblast.

Video of the opening ceremony

Players representing the host of the Championship took two medals – gold in NHL21 and bronze in Tekken 7. On the whole, along with the record number of titles, the representativeness of regions among the winners also is outstanding this year. First places were taken by players from Moscow oblast (Clash Royal), Altai Republic (StarCraft II), Chelyabinsk oblast (NHL21), Mordovia (Tekken 7), North Ossetia (DCL), Mari El (Dota 2). The list of winners and prize-holder is below,

Clash Royale:

1st place – Daniil Smorodin (Moscow oblast)

2nd place – Khizir Ersimikov (Republic of Chechnya)

3rd place – Adel Bashirov (Tomsk oblast)

4th place – Ilya Kazantsev (Republic of Mari El)

StarCraft II:

1st place – Nikita Gurevich (Altai Republic)

2nd place – Vitaly Roshchin (Kemerovo oblast)

3rd place – Sergey Kondaurov (Voronezh oblast)

4th place – Matvey Yarkov (Sverdlovsk oblast)

NHL 21:

1st place – Maxim Trukhanov (Chelyabinsk oblast)

2nd place – Sergey Filippov (Republic of North Ossetia-Alania)

3rd place – Alexander Zverev (Tomsk oblast)

4th place – Semyon Litvak (Bashkortostan)

Tekken 7:

1st place – Mikhail https://iesf.org/?p=5993
Originally published on: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:37:52 +0000

IESF is officially inviting applications for the IESF Global Esports Academic Competition (GEAC) 2021!

GEAC 2021 promotes and activates Esports academic research globally and contributes to the Esports industry by providing its own research. Starting IESF’s first-ever Global Esports Academic competition, IESF will support and encourage Esports-related research for Esports to increase its educational foundation for further growth in the future.

GEAC is part of IESF’s Global Esports R&D Center, which is operating with the support of Busan Metropolitan City and Busan Information Promotion Agency.

In GEAC 2021, ‘Call for Papers’ and ‘Research Request’ will be open for applicants globally, and the selected applicants will have the following benefits:

Certificate Prize Award (Call for Papers) / Research Support Fund (Research) Post on IESF Archive (newly launching in 2021) Presentation opportunities at IESF Global Esports Academic Seminar 2021

Download the Information for Submission(Click Here ) for more details for ‘Call for Papers’ and ‘Research Request.’ Should you have any questions, please contact academia@iesf.org.

Source: https://iesf.org/?p=6040
Originally published on: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:58:42 +0000

IESF is officially inviting applications for the IESF Global Esports Academic Competition (GEAC) 2021!

GEAC 2021 promotes and activates Esports academic research globally and contributes to the Esports industry by providing its own research. Starting IESF’s first-ever Global Esports Academic competition, IESF will support and encourage Esports-related research for Esports to increase its educational foundation for further growth in the future.

GEAC is part of IESF’s Global Esports R&D Center, which is operating with the support of Busan Metropolitan City and Busan Information Promotion Agency.

In GEAC 2021, ‘Call for Papers’ and ‘Research Request’ will be open for applicants globally, and the selected applicants will have the following benefits:

Certificate Prize Award (Call for Papers) / Research Support Fund (Research) Post on IESF Archive (newly launching in 2021) Presentation opportunities at IESF Global Esports Academic Seminar 2021

Download the Information for Submission(Click Here ) for more details for ‘Call for Papers’ and ‘Research Request.’ Should you have any questions, please contact academia@ie-sf.org.

Source: https://ie-sf.org/?p=6040
Originally published on: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:58:42 +0000

On May 22-23, the finals of the Russian Esports Championship 2021 took place at Yunost Sports Palace in Chelyabinsk. This year, the tournament featured six esports titles: Dota 2, StarCraft II, NHL 21, Tekken 7, DCL ¬– the Game (drone racing simulator), and Clash Royale.

The Russian Esports Championship is an official sport competition included in the Unified Calendar Plan of the Russian Ministry of Sports, which is held annually by the Russian Esports Federation . This year, more than 20 thousand players from all over the country took part in the competition. The championship was held with the support of the Governor and the Ministry of Sports of the Chelyabinsk oblast.

Video of the opening ceremony

Players representing the host of the Championship took two medals – gold in NHL21 and bronze in Tekken 7. On the whole, along with the record number of titles, the representativeness of regions among the winners also is outstanding this year. First places were taken by players from Moscow oblast (Clash Royal), Altai Republic (StarCraft II), Chelyabinsk oblast (NHL21), Mordovia (Tekken 7), North Ossetia (DCL), Mari El (Dota 2). The list of winners and prize-holder is below,

Clash Royale:

1st place – Daniil Smorodin (Moscow oblast)

2nd place – Khizir Ersimikov (Republic of Chechnya)

3rd place – Adel Bashirov (Tomsk oblast)

4th place – Ilya Kazantsev (Republic of Mari El)

StarCraft II:

1st place – Nikita Gurevich (Altai Republic)

2nd place – Vitaly Roshchin (Kemerovo oblast)

3rd place – Sergey Kondaurov (Voronezh oblast)

4th place – Matvey Yarkov (Sverdlovsk oblast)

NHL 21:

1st place – Maxim Trukhanov (Chelyabinsk oblast)

2nd place – Sergey Filippov (Republic of North Ossetia-Alania)

3rd place – Alexander Zverev (Tomsk oblast)

4th place – Semyon Litvak (Bashkortostan)

Tekken 7:

1st place – Mikhail https://ie-sf.org/?p=5993
Originally published on: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:37:52 +0000

International Esports Federation (IESF) confirms that eighty-five (85) national members have submitted the first entry registration for the 13th Esports World Championships, EILAT 2021. Esports athletes from 85 nations are set to begin their quests for gold, silver and bronze medals during the national qualifiers taking place between June and August. 61 nations participated in the 2020 World Championships, while 50 participated in the 2019 World Championships.

IESF’s 13th Esports World Championship, EILAT 2021, will see athletes compete for national glory in DOTA 2, CS:GO, Tekken 7 and eFootball PES Series. The tournament will be hosted by the Israeli Esports Association and Maccabi World Union.

Ido Brosh, President of the Israeli Esports Association and IESF’s Director of Global Programs : “With 85 registered national teams, this year is going to be the greatest yet for the IESF Esports World Championships. I’d like to thank the team at IESF, IESA and Maccabi World Union for their efforts, and I am looking forward to watching the games in the online Regional Stages, ahead of hosting all the national athletes and delegates in the global finals in Eilat”.

Following the success of the previous World Championships, participating nations will be divided into continental regions. The Regional Tournaments of the World Championship will be held online from September to October 2021. Finalists from each region and title will be patched to the Finals offline in Eilat, Israel, in November 2021. 

IESF President Vlad Marinescu stated: “IESF is incredibly excited for the 13th edition of our World Championships, the largest IESF event to date. Eilat 2021 will showcase and unify Esports athletes from a record 85 nations. This a true representation of IESF’s commitment to the growth and development of sustainable and responsible gaming worldwide.”

For more information regarding the 13th Esports World Championship, follow the IESF Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram . 

IESF Esports World Championship is IESF’s flagship competition and serves as the world’s only multi-game Esports tournament that features national teams. IESF confirms 85 nations joining its 13th edition of the Esports World Championship, which will feature CS:GO, DOTA, eFootball PES Series and Tekken 7 tournaments.

IESF  is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that consistently promotes Esports as a true sport beyond language, race and cultural barriers. IESF is composed of more than 100 members across all continents, organizes annual World Championships and strives to ensure the synergy between stakeholders ensuring athletes rights.

Source: https://ie-sf.org/?p=5967
Originally published on: Fri, 21 May 2021 01:13:31 +0000

International Esports Federation (IESF) is inviting potential hosts for IESF 14th Esports World Championship 2022.

The Esports World Championship is IESF’s flagship competition and serves as the world’s only multi-game Esports tournament that features national teams. Athletes from over 60 nations have participated in the unique and vibrant event while representing their national flags. Upcoming Esports World Championships are expected to present more athletes from over 100 nations as IESF has expanded its member nations.

The 12th Edition of IESF Esports World Championship in 2020 attracted over 1.5 million unique viewers across all of IESF’s platforms, and the tournament is set to build momentum and engage new fans in 2021 and 2022.

BID PROCESS OVERVIEW

Interested parties are invited to review the bid book (Click Here ) for detailed information and requirements for hosting the event.

The bid documents contain pages of useful information for prospective host cities of 14th Esports World Championship, outlining the benefits for hosts, the social and environmental impact, and the revenue potential.

To initiate the bidding process, interested parties should first download and review the bid information (Click Here ) Potential hosts must submit a Letter of Intent by July 5th, 2021 . Consultations with interested parties Application – A completed bid package Evaluation and Site Survey Presentation to IESF Voting Process

IESF President, Vlad Marinescu , stated: “The IESF flagship event, the World Championships, which unites National Teams from over 100 countries across five game titles is now open for bidding. We are proud to announce the bidding process for the 14th edition of these World Championships 2022 and look forward to working closely with bidding nations during this process in order to ensure the best possible conditions for the Esports athletes and community. We are sure this event will enjoy worldwide media exposure and participation of more than 1000 athletes.”

Youngman Kim, IESF Vice President, said: “IESF Esports World Championship will bring the most contemporary Esports trend to your community. It will change the way of communication between generations and garner greater understanding between them. Join us and experience the most exciting sports we all can enjoy.”

If you have any questions about the event bidding process, please contact IESF Secretariat at office@ie-sf.org .

IESF  is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that consistently promotes Esports as a true sport beyond language, race and cultural barriers. IESF is composed of more than 100 members across all continents, organizes annual World Championships and strives to ensure the synergy between stakeholders ensuring athletes rights. IESF has been a WADA Signatory since 2013. Key IESF activities include the IESF World Championships, the IESF General Assembly uniting all National Federations and the Global Esports Executive Summit.

Source: https://ie-sf.org/?p=5956
Originally published on: Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:32 +0000

International Esports Federation (IESF) announces Tekken 7 as the last official game title for its 13th Esports World Championship, Eilat, Israel.

IESF is very pleased to announce that Tekken 7 will be returning to the IESF 13th Esports World Championship, Eilat, Israel, later this year. 2021 marks the 8th time since the game title has been included in IESF’s event since 2012.

Tekken 7 (Tekken means “Iron Fist” in Japanese) is published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The popular 1:1 fighting game’s arcade version was first released in 1994, and the home version was released in 1995.

With the announcement, IESF confirms that all three games from the 12th Esports World Championship would be back with more games for IESF’s flagship international competition, which has taken place annually since 2009.

All athletes who shall participate in the Tekken 7 game title at IESF’s 13th Esports World Championship shall be selected by member national federations affiliated to IESF.

IESF’s Esports World Championship is the IESF’s flagship competition, where all the players from all over the world participate in a unique and vibrant tournament while representing their national flag. The event is the only major Esports tournament featuring national teams, and this year’s competition is expected to be the largest one to date, with approximately 80 nations set to participate.

IESF looks forward to seeing the world’s best represent their countries in these titles and more at this year’s 13th Esports World Championship in Eilat, Israel.

For more information regarding the 13th Esports World Championship, follow the IESF Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram .

Source: https://ie-sf.org/?p=5929
Originally published on: Wed, 12 May 2021 01:03:41 +0000

The International Esports Federation (IESF) is excited to announce that a long-term cooperation agreement was signed with Immun Active on 30th April 2021, appointing Immun Active the official beverage partner of IESF.

The two organizations are now working together to make further improvements and make Immun Active drink available to all players in every country, improving the fitness, concentration and reaction time of the competitors, thus raising the standard of the tournaments and increasing the base of game fans.

Immun Active is the latest brand of a leading participant in the market of beverage production and international beverage trade for almost 20 years. The idea of product development was to produce a complex product that combines the beneficial effects of vitamin drinks with the functionality of sports drinks. The development of an uncompromising recipe in collaboration with a German laboratory was already in full swing when Mr. Vlad Marinescu, President of the International Esports Federation (IESF) and Mr Attila Bognár, Managing Director of Immun Active, met by chance. From then on, the development continued to take into account the special needs of Esports athletes, and the Immun Active vitamin drink and Immun Active Esports product family was born.

The vitamin drink family focuses on the overall health of gamers, condition, attention, relaxation, ongoing maintenance and balance of immunity, while the professional Esports drink turbocharges players in a competitive situation and helps them get the most out of it.

IESF President, Vlad Marinescu said “It is an honour for us to partner with Immun Active in order to bring to the market and specifically made for Esports players a drink that is healthy and supports the performance of our community. We are excited for the drink to reach the market soon and we are sure that such a fresh and tasty beverage will only further support and promote a healthy lifestyle”.

IESF is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 by nine-member nations from Europe and Asia. Now, after 12 years of history, we have reached 100 member nations, consistently working to promote Esports as a true sport beyond barriers. IESF organizes annual World Championships and strives to ensure the synergy between stakeholders. IESF has been a WADA Signatory since 2013. Key IESF activities include the IESF World Championships, the IESF General Assembly uniting all National Federations, and the Global Esports Executive Summits.

Source: https://ie-sf.org/?p=5876
Originally published on: Thu, 06 May 2021 02:42:24 +0000