Competitors from all over America will seek glory with their joysticks. Author: Panama Sports

The 19th Pan American Games, which will be held in Santiago de Chile from October 20 to November 5, is the most important sporting event on our continent this year and is expected to be a celebration not only for athletes but also for fans. .

In parallel with the competitive program, which will include 39 sports and delegations from 41 countries, 1st place. Pan American E-Sports Championship (E-sports, by title in English).

This event, the first to be held with such a flair in America where there is a large gamer movement, will feature two discipline competitions that will be introduced to Cuba thanks to Inder’s collaboration with the Cuban Electronic Sports Association (ADEC). ).

The first of these will be eFootball, a football game that until recently was known in the community as Pro Evolution Soccer. In this case, the Greater Antilles already have their representative, Spiritualist Sergio Perez, FIFA 2023 Coliseum Champion.

In addition to virtual football, there will be competitions in DOTA 2, a multiplayer online battle arena. Teams of five players compete in this mode, although the tournament that determines the team that will defend the colors of the island has not been held in Cuba.

As confirmed by the Organizing Committee of the Continental Event, both matches will take place at the Stadium National Sports Park in Santiago de Chile, where open (open) and women’s categories will be held, coinciding with other “regular” ones, giving even more meaning to this most important debut event.

“The first Pan American Esports Championship in Santiago 2023 will be a high-profile event that will bring our global community together.
in touch, fans and new friends unfamiliar with this fascinating world of eSports and games. We work with Panam Sports to provide athletes and spectators with an unforgettable experience.
will take part in this innovative festival of digital sports and entertainment,” said Paul J. Foster, CEO of the Global Esports Federation (GEF).

For his part, Neven Ilich, President of Panam Sports, speaking about the competition, said that it will provide an opportunity to involve a new generation of young people in activities that they are passionate about and that are in vogue around the world.

“Spectators attending the Pan American Games 2023 in Santiago at the National Stadium will be able to see a showcase of innovation as well as high-level esports competitions featuring some of the best esports players from our continent,” added Ilic.

Source: Juventud Rebelde