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First meeting of the Executive Committee of the African Confederation of Digital Sports (ACDS)

: PAMESCO Communications; Posts; 27 June 2023; Hits: 2036; Rating:

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Casablanca (Morocco), June 27, 2023 - Following the success of its Constitutive General Assembly, the African Confederation of Digital Sports (ACDS) held the first meeting of its Executive Committee, marking an important step in achieving its ambitious objectives for digital sport in Africa. During this meeting, strategic partnership agreements were signed with continental confederations and renowned players in the Digital Sports industry around the world.

Recalling the election of Mr. Hicham EL KHLIFI as head of ACDS during the Constitutive General Assembly, this meeting brought together the members of the newly elected executive committee. These members, from different African countries, will bring diverse expertise and a strong commitment to the development of digital sport in Africa.
Here is the list of the 12 members of the new Executive Committee of the African Confederation of Digital Sports:

1. Kwesi Hayford - Ghana
2. Pamela Derom – Central Africa
3. Mbeumbue Marius - Cameroon
4. Mamadou Dioum – Senegal
5. Fred Katende - Uganda
6. Edrissa Barry - Gambia
7. Mohamed Coulibaly - Mali
8. Mahmoud Idriss – Sierra Leone
9. Medard Djeket – Benin
10. Mohamed Essamite – Morocco
11. Eleyeh Iltireh Daher – Djibouti
12. Issac A. Konneh – Liberia
>> The Secretary General, Mr Oyelakin Emmanuel Aloba - Nigeria

On the sidelines of this meeting, the ACDS signed partnership agreements with internationally renowned institutions, thus strengthening its position on the world stage of digital sport. Strategic partnerships have been established with the following organizations:
* Pan American Electronic Sports Confederation (PAMESCO),
* Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF),
* China Electronics Chamber of Commerce (CECC),
* World Esports Consortium (Wesco).

These partnerships will allow ACDS to benefit from the expertise, resources and networks of these international institutions, thus promoting the development of digital sport in Africa and strengthening the continent's visibility on the world stage.

The members of the Executive Committee expressed their gratitude to Morocco for hosting the Constitutive General Assembly and expressed their satisfaction and commitment to work together for the success of ACDS. They highlighted the importance of collaboration and inclusion to achieve the goals of the organization and expressed their determination to make Africa a major player in the digital sports industry.

Mr. Hicham EL KHLIFI, President of ACDS, said: "The first meeting of the Executive Committee and the signing of these strategic partnerships represent a crucial step in our mission to promote and develop digital sport in Africa. We are grateful to our partners and determined to work together to create a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem for digital sports in Africa."

ACDS will continue to implement its action plans, relying on these strategic partnerships and working in close collaboration with the various stakeholders, in order to achieve its vision of making Africa a world reference in the field of digital sports.

Asian Electronic Sports Federation (“AESF”) and PAMESCO Forge Partnership to Advance Esports Worldwide

: PAMESCO Communications; Posts; 08 May 2023; Hits: 2146; Rating:

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The AESF and the Pan American Esports Confederation ("PAMESCO") have entered into a historic cooperation agreement with the aim of improving the quality and professional governance of Esports between both organizations.

Since 2016, PAMESCO has been involved in the development of the Esports ecosystem. As part of the strategic agreement between AESF and PAMESCO, several key areas of cooperation have been identified, including advancing the Olympic Movement, Esports development, and Esports recognition.

Both parties will also collaborate to develop educational and training programs for athletes, coaches, and Esports professionals globally. The focus will include research cooperation aimed at enhancing the comprehension and quality of Esports.

AESF Director General, Sebastian Lau, expressed his excitement for the partnership saying, "As the leading Esports federation in Asia, the AESF is excited to collaborate with PAMESCO. Our partnership will foster greater collaboration between our organizations, creating a wide range of opportunities for the development of Esports in both regions. Through joint events and educational programs, we will continue to support the growth of Esports worldwide and create a more professional and sustainable ecosystem for athletes, coaches, and professionals alike.”

PAMESCO President, Alexander Ospina, agreed, stating "Esports in the Pan-American region is constantly growing and alliances like the one we celebrate with the AESF are part of this exciting evolution. Our philosophy at PAMESCO is to train, compete and challenge ourselves, because success in esports is not just about victories, but about the passion and dedication you put into your path to the top.”

The AESF and PAMESCO cooperation agreement is a significant step forward for the global Esports industry. This alliance will provide exciting opportunities for professionalization, cultural exchange, and technological advancements in the Esports industry in both regions. We look forward to working together to create a brighter future for Esports worldwide.

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Registration is open for the first video games academy

: DEVA Communications Office; Posts; 16 July 2021; Hits: 1382; Rating:

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BUENOS AIRES, July 15, 2021 - The government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires once again surprises with an event that prioritizes education, training and competition in electronic sports and the development of video games.

Videogames Academy is an innovative, dynamic and virtual initiative organized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Production through the General Directorate of Youth Policies of the City that aims to introduce young people to the industry and encourage them to be the future protagonists of the gaming world.

Videogames Academy will take place during July and August, and until July 22, 2021 people between 14 and 30 years old can register in this link to be able to participate. This project is planned based on three main verticals: entertainment, training and good habits.

First pillar: that of entertainment, is characterized by the fact that participants can compete and learn about FREE-FIRE, FORNITE, and LEAGUE OF LEGENDS games. The competitive categories are diverse and include more than four thousand participants.

Second pillar: related to training, will be delivered through talks in digital format related to the introduction to the industry, job opportunities in the gaming world, communication and streaming, and video game marketing. There will also be a space to learn about video game development and design. The closing of this stage will be through an interview with a professional ESPORT player.

Third and last pillar: good habits, focuses on interviews with professionals on Esports and family, sedentary lifestyle and obesity, toxicity and anxiety, sleep management, ergonomics and exercises, and player psychology.

The City’s Government has the support of leading organizations in the electronic sports and video games industry. On the one hand, the Association of Electronic Sports and Videogames of Argentina (DEVA) will be in charge of managing the training on the ESPORT industry and good practices, as well as organizing the competitions.

On the other hand, the software development company Globant will be in charge of the video game design and programming training together with the Inter-American Open University. In turn, it will have the support of the Da Vinci school.

This project aims to set a precedent and its organization shows how Argentina is on the way to professionalize electronic sports. The participation of graduates in psychology, in communication, and the intervention of civil organizations such as DEVA demonstrates the seriousness with which this project is carried out by the Government of the City of Buenos Aires.

The Association of Electronic Sports and Videogames of Argentina (DEVA) is a civil society organization dedicated to promoting and working towards the professionalization of Electronic Sports from a sports, educational and social or entertainment framework. DEVA is the great engine that promotes and develops electronic sports in the country, works based on the union as its main value and is dedicated to the professional development of electronic sports throughout the Argentine territory, promoting the knowledge of the benefits of practicing videogames.

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VALENTINA SARSUR
GOB. CITY OF BS. AS.
+54 9 11 2649-9466
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LIC. MARIANO RANDAZZO
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IESF CONTINUES TO UNITE THE WORLD OF ESPORTS WITH ACCEPTANCE OF THREE NEW CONTINENTAL FEDERATIONS

: IESF; Posts; 16 September 2021; Hits: 1073; Rating:

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The International Esports Federation has announced the PanAmerican Esports Confederation (PAMESCO), the European Esports Federation (EEF) and the African Esports Association (AESA) as the latest Continental Esports Federations to join the World Esports Family.

With the signing of these three regional federations, IESF has now unified all continents in the world. Driven by its values of unity, inclusion, and respect, IESF believes this kind of international cooperation will advance the growth of professional Esports, streamline organizational structure and support the development of smaller nations in the PanAmerican, European and African regions.

IESF Secretary General Boban Totovski said:

“It is a very exciting time for IESF to welcome PAMESCO, EEF and AESA to the World Esport Family. IESF is proud to serve as the unifying body for our member federations that share our goal to develop sustainable and responsible gaming worldwide. IESF will continue to push forward with embracing all Esports stakeholders into our World Esports Family and shape the future of Esports. It is our responsibility to protect our member’s integrity and ensure proper structure in the ecosystem”

EEF President Karol Cagan said:

“It was a natural direction for Esports Europe to partner up with IESF. The role of the International Esports Federation is important to us and taking into consideration the assistance during our Nations Cup competitions, we are honored to open a new page in our history. Together, we will be an incremental part of the development of the ecosystem in Europe, ensuring proper governance, responsible gaming and healthy youth.”

PAMESCO President Alexander Ospina said:

“We fully understand the international sports system in which we have a Sole Governing Body for each sports category, working with WESCO since the beginning as our Consortium, and with our National Federations developing Esports in America, we are more than happy, honored and ready to be under the Umbrella of IESF as the International Sole Governing Body of Esports. We are creating a solid and safe Esports ecosystem to leave a beautiful and proper legacy.”

AESA President Emmanuel Oyelaki said:

“Africa today celebrates its ascension to the World Esports body, IESF. This is the culmination of many years of solidarity and camaraderie on the African continent. Leaders in Esports in Africa have continued to unify and develop the Esports scenes on the motherland and today their sacrificial leadership has been validated as we embrace the IESF and join in the journey towards strengthening, developing, and unifying the global Esports world. We are very delighted to be a part of the very warm, inclusive, and progressive family that the IESF is.”

About the International Esports Federation

IESF is the unifying body for World Esports. Founded in 2008 by nine-member nations, IESF is currently composed of over 100 Member Federations across five continents. IESF brings together all Esports stakeholders to achieve a united ecosystem for the development of sustainable and responsible gaming worldwide. The IESF Esports World Championship is the biggest multi-sport spectacle of Esports in the world. IESF also organizes the annual Global Esports Executive Summit in order to support the highest standard of Esports governance worldwide.

About the Pan American Esports Confederation

Pan-American Esports Confederation is the governing body of Esports, for the american countries, non-profit organization, gathering together Esports national governing bodies and regional associations, regulating and creating Esports standards. PAMESCO has been established by Brazil, Argentina and Costa Rica, and their respective representative organizations, as founding members, and work to give Esports in the region much needed structure and legitimacy.

About the European Esports federation

Esports Europe – The European Esports Federation was founded in February 2020 as the umbrella federation for 23 national Esports organizations and 3 important stakeholders in the Esports ecosystem and beyond. The goal of the EEF is to (re)present Esports players and organizations in European politics, media, sports and society; as well as building a platform for its members and the Esports movement to develop and promote Esports as a conscious, responsible, sustainable, inclusive, healthy and value-based activity.

About the African Esports Association

AESA is an international organization headquartered in South Africa. It was established to promote the development and adoption of Electronic Sports (Esports) in Africa. With 35 (and counting) member nations, the future of Africa Esports is in safe hands. As part of our developmental programmes, we (then ESFA) cooperated with the Africa Esports Championship (AEC2020) as well as playing a critical role in the partnership between the World Esports Consortium (WESCO) and Enter Africa towards birthing the Afrika Esports Series.

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First meeting of the Executive Committee of the African Confederation of Digital Sports (ACDS)

Asian Electronic Sports Federation (“AESF”) and PAMESCO Forge Partnership to Advance Esports Worldwide

Registration is open for the first video games academy

IESF CONTINUES TO UNITE THE WORLD OF ESPORTS WITH ACCEPTANCE OF THREE NEW CONTINENTAL FEDERATIONS