Esports history made: Pan American Esports Championships arrives at Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

Global Esports | Santiago, Chile, October 26, 2023 — Esports debuts at Panam Sports Organization’s flagship Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. The Global Esports Federation and Panam Sports have co-created the first-ever Pan American Esports Championships (#PEC23) in Chile’s vibrant capital, Santiago.

GEFestival at Pan American Esports Championships, Santiago, Chile, featuring Cosplay Contest.
Photo credit: Agencia Distrito Digital
 
This historic Marquee event brings together the finest athletes from across the Americas to compete in 39 traditional sports and 2 popular esports titles – eFootball™ 2024 and Dota 2.
 
One of the many highlights of this unique convergence will be the esports athletes' participation in the Closing Ceremony of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games on November 5.
 
The #PEC23 esports athletes will live in the Pan American Village with their national counterparts, further solidifying the connection between traditional sport and esports.
 
In parallel with the Pan American Games, the GEFestival – a celebration of esports’ inclusive culture, games, music, and entertainment – runs from October 21. The esports competition is set for November 2 to 4 at the National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago.
 
The #PEC23 will see over 120 esports athletes hailing from 25 countries vying for national glory in both the Open and Women’s categories.

Paul J Foster, CEO of the Global Esports Federation, expressed his excitement, saying, “The #PEC23 represents a monumental step forward. It is amazing to offer tomorrow’s heroes the prestige of being at the Pan American Games. This major event shows the power of collaboration. We love the energy and optimism of our partnership with the Panam Sports Organization. The Global Esports Federation is proud to be part of this first step as we unlock the limitless potential of sports and esports, together.”
 

Pan American Esports Championships at Santiago 2023 Panam Games kicks off with GEFestival at the National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago. Photo credit: Agencia Distrito Digital
 
Neven Ilic, President of Panam Sports, shared his enthusiasm, stating, “The Santiago 2023 Pan American Games have always aimed to celebrate the richness of sport and the spirit of competition in all its forms. We are thrilled to introduce esports to the Pan American Games, embracing the digital realm and recognizing the incredible dedication and skill of esports athletes. This union will undoubtedly create lasting memories for players, youth and the whole community and provide an example for the future of multidisciplinary sports.”
 

Virtual reality experiences at Racket:Next: challenge your skills in virtual squash. Photo credit: Agencia Distrito Digital
 
The #PEC23, supported by PC Factory, is set to captivate fans, athletes, and enthusiasts alike, uniting the worlds of physical and digital sports like never before.
 
Catch the exciting action at the Pan American Esports Championships 2023, streamed LIVE in four languages – Spanish, English, Portuguese and Chinese, on GEF’s Twitch and YouTube, Panam Sports Channel, BTS Brasil, Epulze, Douyin, Douyu, and Huya.
 
For more information, please visit www.globalesports.org/pec23.
 
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About the Global Esports Federation
 
From our world headquarters in Singapore and strategic hubs around the world, the Global Esports Federation promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports. Powered by our universal values and Member Federations, we convene athletes, players, developers and publishers, community partners, and sporting organizations on one inclusive platform.
 
In addition to a prestigious global event portfolio, together with our strategic partners, we collaborate on a series of Global Social Impact Initiatives (GSII) to create positive social impact.
 
Inspired by our motto – #worldconnected – our mission calls for the development of tangible initiatives that are in service to the world’s esports community. www.globalesports.org