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Esports Wales is the national governing body for esports(or competitive video gaming) in Wales, aimed at promoting the growth and development of the esports industry across the country.[1]. Established in 2019 with the mission of supporting local esports talent, fostering community engagement, and creating opportunities for individuals to enter the creative and digital industries.
Organization
[edit]The federation's chair is Gweirydd Davies, who has worked on a number of projects within Wales and a passion for Esports.
History
[edit]In December 2019, Esports Wales registered as a Community Interest Company(Non Profit). The organisation has grown since its inception, with initiatives that focus on talent development, community outreach, and educational opportunities[2]
Esports Wales joined International Esports Federation and European Esports Federation in 2021.
In 2022 Esports Wales won Gold for Rocket League(Open), Sliver for Efootball (Womens) and Bronze for Efootball (Open) medals at the Commonwealth Esports Championship.[1]
In 2022 Esports Wales's Counter Strike team headed to the IESF World esports championship in Bali.[2]
In 2023, Esports Wales became full members of the European Esports Federation (EEF), which expanded its reach and influence in the broader European esports landscape.[3]
In 2023 Esports Wales launched the Welsh Esports League[4], a national tournament designed to develop local talent and provide a competitive platform for gamers across Wales.The games played in the Welsh Esports League include Dota 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch 2, Tekken, League of Legends, F1, Rocket League, Valorant. Tradtional sporting teams have joined to the Welsh Esports League including the Dragons RFC[5] and Tribal Basketball[6]
In 2024 Esports Wales launched the Esports Leaders qualification[7] [8]to help professionalise and safeguard the industry funded by Media Cymru grant.[9]
Events and Competitions
[edit]Esports Wales organises and supports a wide range of esports tournaments and events, including:
- Welsh Esports League: A national competition featuring popular games like League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, and EAFC. The league provides a platform for both amateur and semi-professional players to showcase their skills.
- FIFAe National Team Selection: Esports Wales, in partnership with the FAW, oversees the selection of the Welsh FIFAe team,[10]
- Minecraft Cymru League run by Hwb and Welsh Rugby Union[11]
- Community Nights and Local Events: Regular events that bring together gamers from different regions of Wales to participate in friendly competitions, socialise, and build a sense of community.
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Price, Stephen (2024-11-19). "Minister backs Wales' esports industry as a global leader". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Esports | Careers Wales". careerswales.gov.wales. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ Price, Stephen (2023-12-04). "Esports Wales attains full membership of European Esports Federation". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ STAR, 5 (2023-01-05). "Welsh Esports League launches – 5 Star iGaming Media eSports". 5 Star iGaming Media. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
{{cite web}}:|first=has numeric name (help) - ^ Websites - 3bit.co.uk, We Build. "Dragon News : Dragons Join Welsh Esports League". dragonsrfc.wales. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Tribal Esports | Tribal Basketball | Wales". Tribal Basketball. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Nicholson, Jonno (2024-11-06). "Esports Wales launches Esports Leaders Award course". Esports Insider. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Education /Training (2024-11-06). "Esports Wales Launches Esports Leaders Award". Skills.Wales. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Gwynn, Dafydd (2024-01-09). "Esports Wales secures funding from Media Cymru". Esports Insider. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Ellis, Callum (2024-02-23). "Cymru learn opponents for UEFA eEURO 2024 qualifiers". FAW. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ Derfel, Gwyn (2023-11-13). "Bring Minecraft Esport to your school this year". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 2025-01-05.