POC, Sibol look to send reps to all eight esports events in Asian Games

The Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) are eyeing to send delegates to all eight esports events to be featured in the Asian Games slated for September 2023.

In a release by the esports federation, it said it originally planned on sending representatives to just four game titles but was encouraged by POC president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino to join all events.

The continental multi-sport event will feature eight game titles such as Arena of Valor (Asian Games Version), DOTA 2, Dream Three Kingdoms 2, EA Sports FIFA Branded Soccer, Hearthstone, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile (Asian Games Version), and Street Fighter V.

The discussion to send delegates to all eight events were discussed during a press conference for the 'Road to Asian Games 2022 Program' last August 5, where the Asian Electronic Esports Federation (AESF) Chief Operating Officer Steve Kim sat with PESO officials and Tolentino.

“For the part of POC, we will make sure na mayroong entry ang sports on those eight games or disciplines. The deadline for entry is March next year, so definitely we will field all the eight games,” Tolentino shared.    

The Asian Games was supposed to be held in September this year but organizers were forced to move it to a later date due to COVID-19.

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA News