Bigger, better virtual sports festival explodes

THE catchprase is that “noone will be left behind,” as the world’s biggest Esports event explodes from Sunday to August 8.

Last year, the virtual sports festival saw more than 460 000 causal gamers, from 141 countries, participating in community tournaments and tens of millions of viewers from over 125 countries watching top teams, and franchises for seven weeks of online gaming.

This saw US$10 million donated to multiple global charitable organisations, including UNICEF, GAVI, IMC, and Direct Relief fighting on the frontline against the spread of Covid-19.

For this year, the festival returns bigger and better.

“Gamers Without Borders: No One Left Behind,” will go on a mission to distribute the vaccine to underdeveloped countries and communities, which are at risk of being forgotten, and are continuing to suffer, in comparison to other global superpowers, who are moving into a post-pandemic era.

“Not only will the festival attract the biggest names in gaming, but also the biggest names in world sport and entertainment,” a statement read.

“A live broadcast feed in multiple different languages as the best gamers on the planet compete in Fortnite, HearthStone, CS:GO, DOTA2, and PUBG Mobile.

“A treasure-trove broadcast schedule of magazine Esports content across the entirety of its six weeks; the most titles ever hosted within a single ESports event; supported by shows and activations; unmatched experiences; meet and greets; live concerts; 300+ community tournaments; and a learning platform that will set thousands on their way to careers in gaming and further.” — www.gamerswithoutborders.com

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