With the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with the Organización Deportiva Suramericana (ODESUR), a collaborative alliance was established to develop a South American esports strategy to implement as a mechanism to promote social advancement and transformation. This follows an agreement reached with the Commonwealth Games Federation to work together in developing a Commonwealth Esports strategy.
This agreement will concentrate on the initial phase:
- Completing a status analysis of esports in South America, and develop an esports strategy in respect of the South American Games.
- Researching and developing sustainable esports elements for ODESUR that involves and benefits the South American esports community, and includes the organising of events, collaboration and opportunities for promotions.
- Convene and host esports competitions, conventions, forums and programs to enhance development.
Camilo Pérez López Moreira, President, Organización Deportiva Suramericana (ODESUR) said: “Esports has quickly risen in popularity and gained strong footing in South America, in both spectatorship and participation. Nevertheless, there are still enormous growth opportunities compared to other regions in the world. “South America is consolidating as a huge market for the development of esports within the 15-member NOCs of ODESUR. The Executive Board of ODESUR approved the partnership with the Global Esports Federation as it will strengthen our coordinated effort in developing necessary infrastructure and commerce to accelerate the growth of esports in South America.”
Chris Chan, President, Global Esports Federation Stated: “The strategic partnership with ODESUR expands our global footprint into a key region where esports is poised for rapid growth. We look forward to jointly developing a sustainable esports strategy that will convene and service the vibrant esports community in South America that boasts 228 million users in 2020. This latest agreement supports our mission and strengthens our effort in fostering great collaborations globally to elevate esports on the sport and entertainment world stage.”
Launched in Singapore on 16 December 2019, the Global Esports Federation is proud to draw on broad-based experience and expertise shared in the esports and sporting community that will contribute towards developing integrity, authenticity, and the status of esports in society.
Tencent, a leading global technology company, founded the GEF’s global partnership. This Federation was formed with the sole aim to enhance the future of esports and unite people all over the world via a #worldconnected network.