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OCA Announces Titles for Hangzhou Asian Games Esports Competition

The Asian Olympic Council has revealed the titles for esports’ first appearance as a recognized medal sport at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September 2022.

Eight medal events will be held in addition to two demonstration games, highlighting the popularity and development of electronic sports in China and Asia. The names of the games were announced on Wednesday, September 8, on the first day of the two-day Chefs de Mission Seminar video conference for the 19th Asian Games.

Mr. Husain Al-Musallam, Director General of the OCA, stated: “We hope that this notification provides enough time for all participating teams to prepare and equip themselves ahead of the qualifying rounds.”

According to the official AESF application, the titles were selected based on factors that fulfilled the standards, including the AESF’s and the Olympic Council of Asia’s Olympic Values (OCA). “I think we have checked all the necessary boxes in terms of guaranteeing a high level of competitiveness that will provide excellent watching for both aficionados and casuals.” Mr. Husain continued.

“We at the OCA look forward to collaborating closely with our colleagues at the Asian Electronic Sports Federation and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee to ensure the esports event at the 2022 Asian Games is a success.”

The OCA has selected the Asian Electronic Sports Federation, headquartered in Hong Kong, China, as Technical Delegate for the esports competition at the 19th Asian Games. The AESF will oversee the qualifying competition as well as the administration and management of the Hangzhou esports tournament.

The eight official events, and publishers, are:

  • Arena of Valor Asian Games Version
  • Dota 2
  • Dream Three Kingdoms 2
  • EA SPORTS FIFA branded soccer games
  • HearthStone
  • League of Legends
  • PUBG Mobile Asian Games Version
  • Street Fighter V

The two demonstration events are:

  • AESF Robot Masters-Powered by Migu
  • AESF VR Sports-Powered by Migu

The integration of Robot Masters and Virtual Reality Sports creates many possibilities for e-sports development and growth. By giving a platform on Asia’s biggest stage, the addition of VR and robots demonstrates that Esports is much more than video games.

Philippine Esports Organization Seeks Accreditation with the Philippine Olympic Commitee

Philippine Esports Organization (PeSO) is an association that consists of esports organization such as Bren Esports, Gariath Concepts, Mineski Philippines, The Nationals, PlayBook Esports, Tier One Entertainment, RV5, and TNC Holdings. Some of the esports teams in PeSO are also representatives of the Philippine during SEA Games 2019. For example, TNC Predator in Dota 2 and Team Sibol in Mobile Legends. PeSO is also supported by Smart Communications.

In their release, PeSO stated that they have registered themselves to get accreditation with the Philippine Olympic Committee. If the application is approved, PeSO will be responsible for developing and governing esports in the country.

Brian Lim, president of PeSO, said: “With the support of Smart Communications, there is no doubt that we are in a stronger position to place in this year’s IESF World Championships,” cited from ABS CBN.

“Smart’s commitment to support and grow esports and the national team, Sibol, is crucial and is definitely appreciated,”

Philippines Esports Organization

IESF World Championships is an esports tournament similar to the Olympic.

PeSO hopes that esports teams under its wing could qualify on the national level and fight for the country on IESF World Championships. The tournament that will be held in Eliat, Israel, will feature 3 games: Dota 2, Tekken 7, and eFootball PES. On August 2020, Indonesia Esports Association (IESPA) also announced that they will be joining IESF World Championships.

“Our goal is to continue leading the way to bring glory to Philippine esports. After supporting Team Sibol in the 2019 SEA Games, Smart reaffirms its commitment to the esports industry by looking for the next members of Team Sibol who will represent the Philippines in the IESF World Championships,” said Jane Jimenez Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business, Smart Communications.

Indeed, esports becomes the main attraction for so many people currently. Last week, Indonesia National Sports Committee (KONI) and Indonesia Ministry of Youth and Esports (Kemenpora) just announced that esports is finally officially recognized as national sports branch by the government.

The original article is in Indonesian, translated by Yabes Elia