The International Esports Federation is partnering with GIRLGAMER Esports Festival to develop a CS:GO tournament at the World Esports Championship in Indonesia. The event will take place in December 2022 and will spotlight national teams competing in various games for a $500,000 prize pool.
The partnership aims to promote inclusivity and diversity within the competitive esports scene and create a safe environment for women and non-men. IESF has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Women in Games (WIG) to achieve this goal.
IESF’s Secretary General Boban Totovski stated: “We are thrilled to be working with GIRLGAMER to continue expanding competitive opportunities for women in esports. Hosting the first CS:GO Tournament at the World Esports Championships Finals will be a historic moment for the entire World Esports Family[.]”
Image Credit: IESF, GIRLGAMER
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Inclusivity in Esports
- Promoting diversity in the competitive gaming scene and developing safe environments for women and non-men.
- Women-focused Esports Events
- Organizing esports tournaments aimed towards women and promoting female participation in esports.
- Strategic Partnerships in Esports
- Collaborating with organizations dedicated to developing safe and inclusive gaming environments.
Where This Applies
- Esports
- Developing strategies to promote and support diversity and inclusivity within the esports industry.
- Gaming
- Creating games that are designed to be inclusive and diverse in terms of gender representation.
- Sports Events Management
- Partnering with organizations that focus on promoting inclusivity and diversity in esports tournaments and events.
