“The full membership of the Finnish Olympic Committee establishes esports as a part of the Finnish sports community. This recognition is a significant step forward for us, nationally but also internationally, in the recognition and impact of esports. I want to thank our members and other operators of the esports field for the journey so far. We will continue our long-term efforts with awareness, supporting actions and promotion of interests”, commented the President of the Federation, Joonas Kapiainen.
According to the Finnish Olympic Committee, to be selected as a member of the Committee organization needs to be registered and act nationwide. The organization’s activities main purpose is to promote exercise, competitive sports at the highest level or other sport.
