Esports Leadership Group guides collaboration and charts course for the future
GEF and IESF agree to collaborate on key initiatives for expansive growth Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Presidents of the Global Esports Federation and the International Esports Federation, the Esports Leadership Group (ELG) has been established to facilitate collaboration. Ser Miang Ng, Chair of Esports Leadership Group, attended the Riyadh […]
“Esports and Learning” – Nesli Kolasinli
The relationship between Esports and education “Scholastic” is a term that means to concern learning and schools. When we are talking about scholastic Esports, we are talking about the relationship between Esports, schools, and learning. This definition is apt, as the relationship between Esports and schools; and Esports and learning, can be examined and understood […]
Students from NYU’s Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport visit IESF Headquarters
In an adventurous Global Field Intensive, twelve students from the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport visited two of the biggest cities in South Korea from January 10 to January 20, 2024. Their destination: the Esports haven of Seoul and the coastal gaming hub of Busan. The NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for […]
Board’s Decision Regarding Ukraine NF Complaint
The IESF Membership Committee has undertaken an in-depth analysis in response to the UESF’s allegations concerning the RESF’s activities within the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, contending that the RESF has established offices within Ukrainian territorial boundaries, thereby contravening the stipulations outlined in ARTICLE E31, subarticle (i): “To respect the sovereignty of other members. A […]
Record number of Countries for the 2024 World Esports Championship
The International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to announce a record-breaking 130 registered Member Federations for the National Qualifiers of the World Esports Championship 2024. For the first time, a total of 609 teams will compete across five game titles representing their countries. The National Qualifiers are underway as of January 16 and are expected […]
IESF Board unanimously reappoints Boban Totovski as General Secretary for the next 3 years
The International Esports Federation (IESF) is honored to announce that during today’s Board Meeting, Boban Totovski was reappointed as General Secretary by the IESF board. After discussing the accomplishments and success in the past 3 years, the board expressed unquestionable confidence in his work and vision of the organization. His commitment to this role has […]
“Showtime or Gametime” – David Neichel reflects on the differences between Esports and “just playing”
Esports is both entertainment and competition, can you mix it? Esports is first and foremost a competitive practice of video games. This is at the core and exactly what differentiates Esports from simply playing. And at the same time, the competitive aspect is precisely what makes it an enjoyable entertainment. Competitiveness is what triggers the […]
Global Esports Federation and International Esports Federation signed agreement, entering a new phase for esports worldwide
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) and International Esports Federation (IESF) have announced a collaboration dedicated to driving advancement and delivering new opportunities across the global esports ecosystem. With both organizations already committed to building the industry, cultivating competition, nurturing talent, enhancing infrastructure, and elevating the world of esports, the coming years will see GEF and […]
FIA and IESF announce partnership in coalition against online abuse in sport
The Fédération Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA) is proud to announce its latest partnership with the International Esports Federation (IESF) in the fight against online abuse in sport. The agreement ceremony occurred at the 8th World Esports Summit in Busan, Republic of Korea, between General Secretary Boban Totovski and UAOA Campaign Leader Erin Bourke on behalf […]
HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud Elected IESF President
HRH Prince Faisal was elected president of the International Esports Federation during the Extraordinary General Meeting today in Busan, South Korea. He was elected with 71 votes in favor or 98,6%, and his presidential term will run through 2025. HRH Prince Faisal was appointed Acting President of IESF on October 3, 2023, following former President […]
