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Sep 22

Panam Sports President loves GEF’s ‘passion’ and opportunity to connect with a ‘new’ audience

Esports athletes will be a fully integrated part of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games at the Pan American Esports Championships.

Sep 20

On Birmingham 2022 and moving forward to the Panam Games: “we all knew this was a special moment”

GEF CEO shares experiences of the Commonwealth Esports Championships Birmingham 2022 and the exciting 2023 Panam Esports Championships

Aug 7

Kenyan Pro Gamer QueenArrow: “You can’t be #worldconnected without Africa”

Sylvia Gathoni Wahome, better known as QueenArrow, is a professional esports player and content creator from Nairobi, Kenya.

Aug 6

Olympic swimmer Dearing reveals how esports helps her mental game

There are so many similarities between esports and sport. You have to look after your body and mind for that like all athletes have to do.

Aug 6

Female gamers on the rise: ‘We want to show other girls that they can pursue their dreams’

We can do just as well as them. We should all be treated fairly, no matter what gender. ~ Ceinwen Fisher

Aug 4

Moin Ejaz - The Insider’s Guide to DOTA 2

It’s hard work, commitment, and a ‘never give up’ attitude that got me to where I am now. Play the game and commit 100% to it. ~ Moin Ejaz

Aug 4

Esports communities ‘so supportive’ says trans athlete Rosie Williams ahead of CEC debut

“Be unapologetic. Being unapologetic is the best thing you can do. Everyone else will come around.” ~ Rosie Williams

Jul 29

The insider’s guide to Rocket League

It’s flying cars playing soccer. There is no other game to describe it. It has its own unique expression.

Jul 23

Sports-mad nation embraces E Blacks as ‘historic moment’ looms in Birmingham

Adopting the term E Blacks helped break down barriers and make esports more inclusive. ~ Jonathan Jansen

Jul 22

‘The CEC will open people’s eyes’: Esports Association, Ghana can’t wait to fly flag in Birmingham

Gaming isn’t just a passion – it's a crucial tool for the socio-economic development of youth in Africa. ~ Kwesi Hayford

Jul 22

‘Big Stuff’ McInnes aims to put Scottish eFootball on the map

I’m so proud to be picked for Scotland, to represent my country. ~ Gary McInnes – aka Big Stuff

Jun 21

JINIS Esports Day, welcome to #worldconnected

The GEF collaborates with JINIS and JeSU to host the first Esports Day for students in Japan.

Apr 22

Float like a butterfly, sting like a GamerBee: How Street Fighter star faced the odds to go pro

With a warrior’s attitude, Street Fighter star, GamerBee clawed his way up to the top against all odds.

Apr 11

Building blocks for bigger bytes: A world connected by esports

Paul J. Foster marks his full year as CEO and shares his journey through ups and downs over the past year, and dreams for the future.

Mar 31

“It was a matter of national pride”: Team Singapore’s DOTA 2 comeback victory on home soil

“It was a matter of national pride.” Team Singapore roared back to claim gold and fly the national flag high at Global Esports Games

Mar 26

When strangers unite: How camaraderie powered Team GB to DOTA 2 silver

With their back against the walls, Team GB beat a path through the competition and nearly snatched the DOTA 2 crown at Singapore 2021 GEG.

Dec 30, 2021

Goodbye 2021, Welcome 2022 and the Limitless Gift of the Metaverse

This past year I have learned so much across our real and virtual worlds – an increasingly seamless combination that has become our reality.

Dec 17, 2021

Singapore 2021 GEFestival: Unifying gamers globally

The Global Esports Games are about so much more than just the elite competition. There's also a celebration of culture, music, art and tech.

Dec 15, 2021

Time for girl power: GEG’s Dota 2 women’s event is the first major tournament for all-women teams

Girl power: The Singapore 2021 GEG's Dota 2 women's category will be the first major event for all-women teams

Dec 14, 2021

Esports helped this former refugee belong. Now he wants give back through esports

Esports helped Roby Hormis, a former refugee, find a sense of belonging. Now he wants give back through esports

Dec 13, 2021

Late bloomer Mohamad Alabbas hopes to do the Middle East proud

Mohamad Alabbas got into the esports scene only a year ago, but has already made waves in that short span of time.

Dec 12, 2021

Singapore’s bright hope Brandon Chia hopes to break duck on home soil at Global Esports Games

Brandon Chia, undoubtedly one of the world's top Street Fighter V players, is hoping for glory on home soil at the Global Esports Games.

Dec 10, 2021

Think the life of an esports professional is easy? Think again, says Dota 2 player KJ

For Team Brazil's Matheus “KJ” Santos Jungles Diniz, life as an esports athlete is anything but relaxing.

Dec 9, 2021

Forget Neymar. Yuri Andrade may just be the next big football name to come out of Brazil

Yuri_FPOLIS, one of the world's brightest names in eFootball, is competing at the Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games.

Nov 11, 2021

Teams and athletes locked in for Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games

With all regional qualifiers concluded, all spots for the Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games are now filled.

Oct 27, 2021

Team YaLLa Esports staves off late challenge to lift Global Esports Tour trophy in Riyadh

Team YaLLa Esports staves off late challenge to lift Global Esports Tour trophy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Oct 15, 2021

The GEF metaverse: A look at accelerated innovation and limitless opportunities in a #worldconnected

Six months on as GEF chief, Paul J. Foster takes stock of the journey so far

Oct 7, 2021

First class of Future Leaders inducted to the Global Esports Federation

The Global Esports Federation welcomes its first class of Future Leaders.

Sep 30, 2021

Nerves and nostalgia for professionals at first Hearthstone® event in two years

TrumpSC, languagehacker and Monsanto win Los Angeles stop of inaugural Global Esports Tour played on Hearthstone Classic Mode.

Jul 9, 2021

Pro or ‘noob’, esports has a place for all comers

You don’t have to know the ins and outs of gaming to be a part of the esports world — there is a place here for everyone.

Apr 28, 2021

Why “authenticity” is the most important word in esports partnership development

Esports remains an exciting and growing market for brand engagement, but it is important to understand what esports audiences value most.

Apr 22, 2021

Professor Andy Miah, Captures the Present and Future State of Esports

Watch Andy Miah, Member of the GEF Education, Culture, Youth Commission. 2020 has been a big year for esports, with many of the world’s...

Mar 8, 2021

Organizations Pushing Women’s Esports Forward

At the Global Esports Federation, our vision for esports is a community that welcomes and supports all who want to be involved.

Jan 12, 2021

How Can Esports Athletes Build a Sustainable Future?

Now there are emerging systems of esports leagues, teams, athletes and fans worldwide that are elevating esports to historic status.

Dec 18, 2020

More Than a Game: African Developers Promote Culture Through Esports

Africa is the new frontier of esports. We have the opportunity now to actually tie our culture into gaming and esports.

Dec 18, 2020

Storyteller's Spotlight: Arash Markazi

As the esports industry continues to grow worldwide, we’re talking to storytellers at the forefront of discovering new storylines.

Dec 10, 2020

In the Dominican Republic, Esports Offers Social Mobility

MenaRD is passionate about helping to change the lives of other Caribbean youth through esports.

Dec 8, 2020

Africa's Next Job Boom? Some Say Look to Esports

As Africa looks to develop industries across the continent, African esports leaders want the gaming community to be part of the solution.