The first global governing body for esports will be headquartered in Singapore
The Global Esports Federation aims to be the voice and authority for international esports coordination.
The Global Esports Federation, the first-ever global governing body for esports athletes, organizations, commercial partners, and other constituents was founded in Singapore yesterday.
The GEF aims to be a “voice and authority for international esports coordination” and to “cultivate collaboration, forge synergies, develop, and grow esports, and the sport-based esports community”.
It also wants to be a “forum to develop safe, healthy, sustainable esports ecosystem of athletes, sport organizations, and commercial partners”.
The GEF has the backing of the Singapore National Olympic Council, and its secretary-general, Chris Chan, will serve as President.
The GEF will also have a founding partnership with Tencent, developers of Arena of Valor, and owners of Riot Games, developers of League of Legends.
“With our collective effort, I believe esports will unleash the unlimited possibilities of sports in the Digital Age” said Edward Cheng, Vice President of Tencent.
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