The IESF Board unanimously appoints Mr. Alex Young Man Kim as the Global Vice President of IESF
The International Esports Federation (IESF) is proud to announce that Mr. Alex Young Man Kim, KeSPA President, has unanimously been appointed as the Global Vice President at the latest board meeting. Mr. Kim will play a pivotal role in leading the way to success, as we strengthen our cooperative ties with major stakeholders in Korea, […]
The Game Titles are here!
After announcing the record-breaking 130 registered countries for the National Qualifiers, we are delighted to share that this year, athletes from all around the world are going to compete in five extremely popular game titles. The WEC24 will feature the following game titles: CS2, Dota2, eFootball™ series, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and PUBG MOBILE. This […]
FIA’s initiative unites federations against online abuse
Following the recent partnership, in a unified effort to combat the presence of online abuse in sports, the International Esports Federation proudly stands behind the campaign led by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and United Against Online Abuse (UAOA). By joining forces, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a fair digital environment that upholds […]
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 […]
