The world of esports is all set to converge on Iași, Romania, from 24th August to 4th September for the much-anticipated International Esports Federation’s World Esports Championships. Representing the spirit and energy of Australia will be our national esports squad. Team Australia is poised to demonstrate exceptional skills and fortitude across multiple games, and there’s a palpable excitement in the air.
Australia’s representation in the CS:GO Women’s segment is particularly noteworthy. Our team clinched victory in the Asian regional qualifiers, a testament to their strength and prowess. The stellar lineup comprises of Jessica “ARTeMis”, Connie “konii”, Hannah “hdizz”, Hope “epoh”, and Vivienne “BiBiAhn”. Guiding these talented players from behind the scenes is Joey “Semtex” Semaan, who has been instrumental as their coach.
Not to be overshadowed, our CS:GO Mens team is just as formidable. With the dynamic roster of Benson “Liki” Niuila, James “Savage” Savage, Jordan “Hatz” Bajic, Jayden “foggers” Graham, and the latest addition Eddie “viridian” Azzi, who stepped in for Maclane “gump” Cross, they are ready to face any challenge head-on.
When it comes to eFootball, Cristian “vNuggzy” Valeri will carry Australia’s hopes. Known for his dexterity and strategic gameplay, Valeri is anticipated to showcase a top-tier performance. In the Tekken 7 arena, all eyes will be on Benjamin “Yagami” Ngim. His previous performances have already set high expectations, and fans are eager to watch him in action.
Adding a touch of glam and fervor to our squad is our ambassador, Danielle “WhereisDanielle” Debrincat. A celebrated Australian cosplayer, Danielle’s passion and commitment to the world of gaming and cosplay will undoubtedly be an inspiration to many and will further amplify Australia’s presence at the Championships.
We are also proud to announce that Indomie Australia has come on board as a national team sponsor. Their support is not only a testament to the growth and potential of esports in Australia but also a reflection of the brand’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting a healthy competitive spirit.
In a statement Darren Kwan, the President of Esports Australia shared, “The World Esports Championships offers a platform like no other, and Team Australia is poised not just to compete, but to shine. Every member of our squad embodies the resilience, talent, and passion that Australia is known for. We march into Iași not just to play, but to leave an indelible mark on the world stage. Here’s to games that captivate, competition that inspires, and a team that makes Australia proud.”
With such a formidable lineup and the backing of an entire nation, Team Australia is ready to make waves at the 2023 World Esports Championships.
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Australia’s National Women’s CS:GO Team Triumphs at the 2023 Gamers8 IESF Asian Championships in Riyadh.
Australia’s National Women’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Team celebrated a hard-earned victory after claiming the championship title at the highly competitive 2023 Gamers8 IESF Asian Championships held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 10-17th July 2023. This win marks a historic moment for Australia’s esports scene, reinforcing the nation’s position on the global map of elite competitive gaming.
The team collect a cool USD $7,000 with this win and will go on to contest for a share of the USD $80,000 world finals prize pool.
Australia’s team, known for their strategic ingenuity and exceptional teamwork, brought their A-game to a thrilling final against the formidable team from Hong Kong. Emerging victorious in a convincing final 2-0 in the series, they have set a new standard for competitive Australian women’s CS:GO, displaying unwavering determination, advanced skills, and profound understanding of the game.
“The team has showcased what Australian esports has to offer,” said Darren Kwan, President of Esports Australia. “Each player brought their best, executing strategies flawlessly and adapting dynamically to the challenges of the game. They presented selves exceptionally, showing great sportspersonship and representing the country on the world stage. I am immensely proud of their achievement and the relentless dedication they have shown leading up to this moment.”
The triumphant team includes seasoned players such as ARTeMis (Twitter), konii (Twitter), hdizz (Twitter), chikenloaf (Twitter) and BiBiAhn (Twitter). Their combined efforts led the team to victory, earning them the well-deserved inaugural Asian Championship title in Riyadh.
This achievement comes as a significant boost for women in esports, proving the growing presence and impact of female gamers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. It’s a testament to Australia’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting equality in the world of esports, demonstrating that the nation is capable of producing world-class competitors in this increasingly popular field.
Pictured: the womens team withe national CS:GO womens team
Following this victory, the team is now preparing for the upcoming IESF 15th World Esports Championships taking place in Iași, Romania from August 24th to September 3rd. Given their recent performance, they are certainly a team to watch in their campaign to win the world championships.
“Winning the Asian Championships is a dream come true for all of us, but we’re not stopping here. Our sights are now set on the World Championships,” said team captain ARTeMis. “This win has given us more confidence, and we’re looking forward to bringing more victories home.”
Notably this team of players have shared history together with ARTeMis, konii, chikenloaf and BiBiAhn playing together under Carnage Esports with manager Joey “Semtex” Semaan who was also present supporting the team in Riyadh as their coach.
The Australian esports community extends its warmest congratulations to the team on this impressive victory, and wishes them the best of luck in their upcoming competitions.
For additional information on the Australian National Women’s CS:GO team and updates on the upcoming world championships, please visit www.aesa.org.au/2023iesf.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]In Photos: The team and coach with the trophy, receiving medals from IESF CEO Boban Totovski and on stage after their Grand Final win.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flickity_style” images=”8929,8930,8931,8932,8933,8934″ flickity_spacing=”default” flickity_controls=”pagination” flickity_overflow=”hidden” flickity_wrap_around=”wrap” flickity_desktop_columns=”1″ flickity_small_desktop_columns=”1″ flickity_tablet_columns=”1″ flickity_box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” onclick=”link_no”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]About Esports Australia
Esports Australia is an independent non-profit organisation committed to the advocacy and development of esports in Australia. Esports Australia seeks to cultivate a growing esports ecosystem through community, grassroots participation, education, industry development, international collaboration and supporting opportunities for players.
Contact:
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Partnership Between Esport Canada and Australian Esports Association
The Australian Esports Association (AESA) is thrilled to announce a new relationship with Esport Canada through a Letter of Friendship signed on December 10, 2022 at the International Esport Federation (IESF) World Esports Championships in Bali, Indonesia.
This partnership will focus on building and strengthening collaborative opportunities between Canada and Australia, bringing together the resources and expertise of both organizations. Beyond the competitions themselves, the World Esports Championships provided nations from across the globe with the opportunity to come together in a way that allowed mutually beneficial relationships to develop and grow. This new agreement between Esport Canada and AESA is a testament to the power of esports in bringing people together to create meaningful connections.
The friendship agreement will focus on creating opportunities for both Canadian and Australian esports ecosystems to develop through collaborative exchanges that focus on player development, business relationships, and educational exchange through scholastic esports and educator development. Esports provide students with the opportunity to expand their sense of global citizenship, and this friendship agreement will provide even more opportunities for Canadian and Australian students to develop their sense of connectedness while strengthening their global competencies, social emotional learning, digital literacy, and transferable skills.
“Esport Canada is excited to partner with AESA to support the advancement of esports in Canada and Australia alike,” said Melissa Burns, founder and chair of Esport Canada. “While we continue to work nationally on unifying gaming communities across the country, supporting Canadian talent, and developing strong, educator lead programs for esports in schools, relationships with organizations like AESA allow us to demonstrate the global impact of our work while providing us with the opportunity to learn from the experiences and expertise of others.”
“We are thrilled to join forces with Esports Canada and bring together our collective expertise, communities and passion for esports. I am excited to develop closer ties between the AESA and Esport Canada anchored by our common values. This partnership will not only allow us to better serve our communities, but also promote the growth and recognition of esports on a global scale. The future of esports is bright, and we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.”
About Esport Canada
Esport Canada is a national organization dedicated to the development and promotion of esports in Canada. We strive to create opportunities for students, teachers, players, coaches, industry professionals, and stakeholders alike to excel in their respective fields and work together to build a strong esports ecosystem in Canada.
About the Australia Esports Association
The AESA is an independent non-profit organisation committed to the advocacy and development of esports in Australia. The AESA seeks to cultivate a growing esports ecosystem through community, grassroots participation, education, industry development, international collaboration and supporting opportunities for players.
AESA is seeking a suitably qualified entity or organisation (Tenderer) to assist in the hosting and delivery of the 2023 IESF Australian National Qualifiers. It is expected that the Tenderer will have experience in the delivery of esports tournaments in Australia including the ability to finance and/or raise revenue to cover associated expenses.
What are the IESF Australian National Qualifiers?
The IESF Australian National Qualifiers are AESA’s annual selection event to determine the players that will represent Australia in the International Esports Federation’s World Esports Championship (IESF WC) event. This year taking place in Iași, Romania between 24th August and 4th September 2023.
Six game titles will be contested at 2022 IESF WC:
• Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (PC) with both an Opens and Womens track
• Dota 2 (PC)
• eFootball (PS5)
• Tekken 7 (PS5)
• PUBG Mobile (Mobile)
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Mobile)
The national trials must be completed by 31st March 2023 with all player information, including passports and a post event report submitted to the IESF.
The selected players will go on to play in the Asia regional qualifier event between May and June, with the winning teams from the regional event progressing on to the World Finals event.
How to submit a response to this RFP.
Please first download and read the attached documents.
To be considered as an Approved Tenderer, please complete and return Part C and D no later than two (2) business days prior to the Closing Date Friday, 27th January 2023 11:00PM (AEDT) via email to [email protected]
AESA is under no obligation to respond to unsuccessful submissions.
Information Session
The AESA will host a public information session on Thursday the 12th January 2023 at 4:00pm AEDT.
This expected to run for 30 minutes with additional time for Q&A available as required.
Please use the #permission-req channel to let our team know you are joining for access to the briefing.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering to support the delivering of the 2023 IESF Australian National Qualifiers please fill out this form and a member of the AESA will be in touch to discuss how you can help: https://form.jotform.com/230066713480855
Updates
13.01.2023
Additional information has been sent by the IESF to the AESA covering:
Minimum competition requirements:
4 teams for team game titles being CS:GO and Dota 2;
8 players for single game titles being Tekken 7 and eFootball;
9 teams for Battle Royale game titles being PUBG: Mobile.
Broadcast Requirements:
Minimum of 1 stream per game title;
Minimum of 2 hours broadcast time;
Use and adapt the broadcast templates and overlays provided for streaming;
Required Logos: National Federation (AESA), IESF, IASI WEC23 and game titles.
Marketing requirements:
Minimum of 1 post per week (4 posts monthly) on all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter preferred);
Use and adapt the design guidelines and templates provided by IESF;
Minimum 3 stories on Instagram per week (12 stories per month);
Reshare IESF valuable content to increase brand awareness;
Use hashtags: #WorldEsports #IASI2023 #WEC23 #IESF;
Tag IESF’s social media accounts;
Required Logos: National Federation (AESA), IESF, IASI WEC23 and game titles.
Due to late notice from the IESF for Regional Qualifier operations, an extension is being made for submissions to the RFP until the 1st February 2023 11:00pm AEST.
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For more details or questions concerning the National Qualifiers or RFP process, email: [email protected]
In 2022 the Australian Esports Association experienced one of its biggest years since inception in 2013. As a major highlight the AESA oversaw the national qualifiers for the Birmingham Commonwealth Esports Championships (CEC) Australian national team and a major uptick in interest from both internal and external industry stakeholders.
This was also an exciting year for women in esports with the CEC Australian Rocket League womens team taking home Bronze medals and the CEC Australia Dota 2 womens team making it through groups and contesting Bronze.
As I reflect on the year that was 2022, the AESA came together to achieve a number of objectives including:
Hosting National Qualifiers for the Birmingham Commonwealth Esports Championships
Hosting National Qualifiers for the Bali 14th IESF World Esports Championships
Hosting National Qualifiers for the Istanbul Global Esports Games
Hosting the 2022 Esports Australia Summit as part of the Melbourne International Games Week
Enhanced international relations through the Global Esports Federation and in particular with Esports Canada, France Esports and the Esports Federation of India
Continued to develop a close and strategic working relationship with the New Zealand Esports Federation
Achieved a number of critical milestones towards enhancing and developing the AESA, now ready for implementation in 2023
The Birmingham Commonwealth Esports Championships was a major turning point for Australian esports being the first major international sporting event that included Australian participation. Being supported by the Commonwealth Games Federation this also drew attention to esports from external stakeholders, mainstream media and improved general awareness of esports from the mainstream gaming community.
Australia’s inclusion and the hosting of the national trials is an achievement I’m extremely proud of, to see gamers competing as part of a Commonwealth Games event was a culmination of years of hard work and advocacy for Australian esports. The many sleepless nights and hard push to bring this together was rewarded by being able to see a wonderful group of gamers take the stage to represent Australia and make history.
The national trials was an exciting achievement with Major Events Gold Coast coming to the table to support hosting the national trials in partnership with Southport Sharks, Critical Hit Entertainment, Rocket League Oceania and Esports Media House.
With this support the AESA was able to source and support teams for Dota 2 Womens, Dota 2 Opens, Rocket League Womens and Rocket League Opens. A special mention goes to national trials and team sponsors AOC Monitors, EPOS, Mwave Computers and JUICD Energy who without the Australian campaign to the CEC would have been fraught with challenges.
The global event in Birmingham was an exciting mixing of many worlds, a highlight for me was seeing general Commonwealth Games attendees checking out the esports arena as Birmingham was abuzz with travelers from all over the world. Notably the energy and effort the local organising team and Global Esports Federation had taken to host such an incredible event, look after the athletes and bring the gaming world together with the Commonwealth Federation led to the delivery of one of the esports highlights of my career. Creating some of the greatest gaming memories I will treasure.
The Australian commonwealth esports team comprised of the following incredible athletes, with our Dota 2 Opens team unfortunately not being able to make it to the world stage:
In Rocket League Opens we had Joshua “Kaka” W, Finn “Finn” M and Tai “Shorez” K
In Rocket League Womens we had Ayla “Habulouss” B, Zoe “Pinkjelly” A, and Morgan “QueenMorgie” M
In Dota 2 Womens we had Antonia “Jakino” C, Fern “Icey” B, Lynley-Ann “Rin” D, Kate “Wegs” W and Lisa “Pooding” L
The next major international event was the International Esports Federation’s 2022 Bali 14th World Esports Championships hosted by the Indonesian government. A country that has recognised esports as an official sport with inclusion into their national olympic committee and formalised government support.
This event saw over 100 nations send athletes to the ‘island of the gods’ to compete in a variety of games including Dota 2, CS:GO, PUBG: Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Tekken 7 and eFootball. Australia’s national team saw representation in Dota 2 and Tekken 7.
Historically the IESF is one of the longest running international esports federation groups running a world championships that sees nationally representative teams competing. The event was an incredibly unique and transitional moment for the IESF world with a $500,000 prize pool across all games, a massive athlete village and multiple stages held beach side. The Indonesian hosts demonstrated incredible hospitality supported by a large amount of dedicated resources to executing the event and looking after their international guests.
In addition to the tournament the event provided a chance for delegates from each country to gather and share their passion for esports whilst also discussing many of the achievements, developments and challenges facing esports industry in their respective nations.
The Australian national team managed to break out of groups in both Tekken 7 and Dota 2 but ultimately could not make it into any of the medal games, the team was comprised of the following talented athletes:
In Dota 2 Opens we had Phuc “thebonzoshow” N, Tien “Tn” N, Kyle “Spag” W, Thomas “TheLast” A and Calvin “Rini” C
The final major event of the year was the Global Esports Games in Istanbul with over 60 countries sending athletes to compete across eFootball, Dota 2, PUBG: Mobile and Street Fighter V. Australia was to be represented in Street Fighter V by Travis “Styles” S whom unfortunately due to COVID was unable to attend leading to a forfeiture of Australia from the event.
The Global Esports Games was another great meeting of minds and passionate leaders from across the esports world complimented with a strong contingent of games industry representatives. These events are a great opportunity to engage with international counter-parts, build collaborative relationships and adopt learnings to bring home to Australia.
For 2023 the AESA is poised to grow and continue to build upon its successes. As the industry continues to nurture new talent and attracted participants, the AESA will work with this renewed interest to promote unity and deliver on major objectives that will include:
A fresh strategic vision leading up to 2026 with ;
Refreshing committees and industry participation;
Participating in the Olympic Esports Week;
Delivering national qualifiers and a national team to the 2023 Iasi 15th IESF World Esports Championships to be hosted in Romania;
Delivering national qualifiers and a national team to the 2023 Riyadh Global Esports Games;
Hosting the 2023 Esports Australia Summit
and much much more!
A special thank you to all those who came together over 2022 to contribute their time, expertise and passion for esports to the AESA. Including members of the board, players who participated in each tournament, the players who represented Australia on the world stage, and to all those both behind the scenes and in-front of the cameras that made 2022 possible.
I welcome the community to join me and the AESA board on this journey as we continue to see the esports industry thrive and evolve.
If you’d like to reach out to me feel free to contact me at [email protected]
AESA is seeking a suitably qualified entity or organisation (Service Provider) to assist in the hosting and delivery of the National Qualifiers. It is expected that the Service Provider will have experience in the delivery of esports tournaments in Australia including the ability to finance and/or raise revenue to cover associated expenses.
What are the National Qualifiers?
The National Qualifiers are AESA’s annual selection event to determine the esports athletes that will represent Australia in global events in which the AESA participates. In 2022, the AESA proposes to participate in two global esports competitions, the IESF 2022 Bali 14th Esports World Championships and the Commonwealth Esports Championship.
How to submit a response to this RFP.
Please first download and read the attached documents.
Step 1. Expression of Interest
The AESA will only provide further information and accept responses from Approved Tenderers.
To be considered as an Approved Tenderer, please complete and return Part C – EOI Response no later than two (2) business days prior to the Closing Date via email to [email protected].
EOIs will be reviewed and successful Service Providers will be notified and shortlisted as Approved Tenderers. Approved Tenderers will be provided further background information regarding the National Qualifiers process, as well as any relevant information pertaining to IESF 2022 Bali 14th Esports World Championships and the Commonwealth Esports Championship.
AESA is under no obligation to respond to unsuccessful EOI submissions.
Step 2. Request For Tender
Upon being shortlisted as an Approved Tenderer, please complete and return Part D – RFT Response by the Closing Date via email to [email protected].
The Closing Date for this RFP is Tuesday, 29 March 2022 11:00PM AEST
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For more details or questions concerning the National Qualifiers or RFP process, email: [email protected]
The Australian Esports Association (AESA) is pleased to announce it has joined the Global Esports Federation (GEF) as the member body for Australia. This announcement comes ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England where for the first time ever, esports will feature alongside as a demonstration event.
AESA joins the GEF at the same time as the New Zealand Esports Federation as both bodies continue to develop and increase pathways for Australasian esports industry growth and participation.
AESA President Darren Kwan said: “Australia has a proud history as a global leader in sports and our participation in esports is no different. Our membership with GEF increases opportunities available to Australian esports athletes wishing to compete in international competition, including to some of the esports’ most prestigious global competitions”.
Darren also noted the benefits of bodies such as the GEF in being able to enhance participation in esports domestically and noted that participation will provide support in improving policy, standards and frameworks through access to the GEF member body collective knowledge base.
“Being able to participate in events such as the Commonwealth Esports Championships (CEC), a strategic partnership between the GEF and the Commonwealth Games Federation, is an exciting step forward and highlights a bright future for the industry.”
With the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Esports Championships set to take place between July and August, AESA is now turning to its own national qualifier selection process with details to be announced shortly.
The Commonwealth Esports Championships will be held 6 – 7 August 2022, and offer three titles; Dota 2, eFootball and Rocket League.
The Australian Esports Association is a non-profit, volunteer organisation founded in April 2013 as an independent representative peak-body and focused source of advocacy for esports.
The AESA holds the core values for the advancement of esports in Australia, the recognition of esports, promotion of good governance and creation of a fair play environment, promotion of education and research and athlete outreach.
Since 2013 the AESA has been recognised as the full member for Australia by the International Esports Federation, currently comprising 52 nationally representative esports organisations, 29 of these nations officially recognising esports by their government or National Olympic Committee.
In 2022 the AESA also joined the Global Esports Federation as the member for Australia. The Global Esports Federation is the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Esports Championships being held in Birmingham, England, as well as the host of the annual Global Esports Games.
The eSafety Commissioner and Australia’s major sporting organisations have joined forces to address online abuse, including racism, sexism, and homophobia, targeted at athletes in a signed statement to manage the risk of online abuse in sport.
eSafety and 24 sporting organisations came together to discuss online abuse in sport at a roundtable this week and have all signed the Online Safety Statement of Commitment in response to athletes and staff across all sporting codes being increasingly subjected to high levels of serious online abuse.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said although sport in Australia is usually a powerful community builder, online interactions with athletes are not always positive.
“Where once fans were limited to yelling their encouragement or venting their frustrations from the stands or at their TVs, today social media allows people to anonymously communicate abuse directly to athletes. This abuse can be unrelenting and is often personal in nature,” Ms Inman Grant said.
“In recent times we have seen female athletes, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and diverse cultural and multilingual backgrounds increasingly becoming the targets of unimaginable online abuse, hatred, misogyny and racism.”
Ms Inman Grant said athletes are already under a tremendous amount of pressure to be at the top of their game. To then have to deal with serious and harmful online abuse can have devastating impacts on a person’s wellbeing and their sense of safety.
“Athletes are role models in our communities who are expected to be in the spotlight as part of their job and it’s important that we have policies and practices to protect them from the online abuse that is levelled at them,” Ms Inman Grant said.
“I commend the Australian sporting community in coming together to work with eSafety to ensure athletes and staff across all sporting codes have a safe and secure online work environment.”
The Online Safety Statement of Commitment has been signed by some of Australia’s most revered sporting codes and organisations. By signing this statement they are committing to:
Drive positive change and actively support the work of the eSafety Commissioner to help keep all Australians, from grassroots to professional athletes, staff and officials, safe online.
Draw upon the eSafety Commissioner’s resources to support, train and implement prevention strategies to support athletes and staff who are targets of online abuse.
Ensure internal policies and processes are in place to support athletes and organisations to report online abuse.
Support the eSafety Commissioner’s research agenda to inform future strategies and initiatives to protect those who are most at risk online.
Help to actively promote the principles of online safety through social media channels and communications campaigns.
Please see the annual statement regarding the 2018-2019 IESF Esports World Championships qualifiers attached here:
About the AESA
The Australian Esports Association is a non-profit, volunteer organisation founded in April 2013 as an independent representative peak-body and focused source of advocacy for esports.
The AESA holds the core values for the advancement of esports in Australia, the recognition of esports, promotion of good governance and creation of a fair play environment, promotion of education and research and athlete outreach.
From 2013 the AESA has been recognised as the full member for Australia by the International Esports Federation, currently comprising 52 nationally representative esports organisations, 29 of these nations officially recognising esports by their government or National Olympic Committee.
The AESA has maintained a full membership status with the IESF each year, keeping all membership fees paid in full and remains in good standing.
We’re excited to announce the representatives who will form Team Australia for the 11th Esports World Championships in Seoul, South Korea this 11-15th December 2019. The Esports World Championship is hosted by the International Esports Federation (IESF) annually drawing the world of esports together under a banner of unity and peace.
Our Australian esports athletes will face over 50 other nations across Dota 2 and Tekken 7 across four days of competition, competing for medals and national pride.
Announcing Team Australia 2019
The athletes representing Team Australia this year are:
In Dota 2:
Team Athletico, being Andrew ‘Andro’ Hockleys, Tuan ‘TEKCOR’ Nguyen, Jae Hyung ‘XemistrY’ Lee, Kyle ‘spag’ Winfield, and Nicholas ‘Splicko’ Capeski
In Tekken 7:
Josh ‘Synth’ Larue
About the AESA National Trials
Each year, AESA hosts National Trials to determine the athletes that will represent Australia at the IESF World Esports Championships. The National Trials are an open for all and inclusive format, that ensures players of all skill levels from amateur through to professional have an opportunity to represent their nation. Athletes that are selected to represent Australia go on to represent the country on the world stage, in the only globally national-representative esports tournament in the world.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the 2019 AESA National Trials
The AESA is a volunteer organisation, and each year the National Trials are only made possible by the kind efforts of volunteers, donating esports community, and contributing sponsors.
A special thank you to all the participating players, volunteers, and time donated from the esports community.
Thank you also to: AOC Monitors, Presenting Partner of the 2019 AESA National Trials; Willoughby City Council, for hosting the National Trial finals at the Chatswood Emerge Festival Street Fair; Mwave Australia and Intel for providing the Dota 2 gaming PC infrastructure 2; to CouchWarriors QLD & VIC and Pika in WA hired to host the State qualifiers for Tekken 7; to the Australian Esports League for donating staff and equipment to host the finals; to Youssef Faddoul hired to assist with the Tekken 7 finals; and to casting talent Mitchell ‘HowlSpartan’ McLeod, Ivo ‘THE1IVO‘ Da Silva, Chad ‘AsurasAbyss’ & Petros ‘PetroRose’ Kleoudis.
We look forward to your ongoing support as Team Australia prepares for the 11th World Esports Championship!
Pictured: the womens team withe national CS:GO womens team
