VNG accompanies Vietnamese Esports to compete at ASIAD 19 | Women

Taking place from September 23 to October 8, in Hangzhou city - China, the 19th Asian Games - ASIAD 19 will be the first event to include eSports in the official medal competition.

Previously, eSports appeared as a demonstration sport at the 18th ASIAD in Jakarta, Indonesia (2018). Of the total 7 eSports sports announced at this Games, the Vietnamese Sports Delegation participated in 6 sports. Of which, there are 2 games published by VNGGames in Vietnam: PUBG Mobile and League of Legends. These are all games with a large audience in Vietnam and around the world .

Vietnam eSports team - PUBG Mobile before participating in ASIAD 19.

"ASIAD 19 will be an opportunity for Vietnamese e-sports in general and publishers like VNG in particular to observe, learn, and accumulate more experience, thereby building important goals in a sustainable and long-term development strategy, affirming their position in the regional arena," said Mr. Do Viet Hung, General Secretary of VIRESA.

Mr. La Xuan Thang, Director of Online Game Publishing of VNG, said that VNG always wants to accompany and support athletes and teams participating in competitions with the best conditions so that they can achieve high results, win medals and bring glory to the Fatherland. VNG will continue to invest in the tournament system, support national teams, and e-Sports clubs to professionalize the team of athletes and coaches.

Source: https://phunu.nld.com.vn/lam-dep/vng-dong-hanh-cung-esports-viet-nam-tranh-tai-tai-asiad-19-20230921091847441.htm