International eSports Federation (IeSF), the global body for eSports, operating across 47 countries, has found itself an ally in Alibaba in a bid to get gaming recognised as a sport – and even an Olympic activity.
The Chinese ecommerce giant has acknowledged the growing importance of eSports with its Alisports wing previously launching the WESG tournament series that it hopes will attract both amateur and professional players.
As a result of the “exclusive strategic partnership”, the IeSF will fully endorse WESG Game Series initiatives while jointly campaigning to have eSports recognised as a legitimate sport across the globe. To boost the competitiveness Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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