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THE COMPETITION
Take home gold
Launched as part of the London Games Festival, on April 6th 2016, the eGames is an international gaming tournament where national pride is the prize.
Supported by the UK Government, this not for profit initiative, has been set up with the aim of positively shaping the future of competitive gaming.
In line with other globally established sporting events, the eGames will be a medal only competition, with the opportunity to take home the gold.
THE IEGC
Governance.
Inclusivity.
Diversity.
The International eGames Committee (IEGC) will set up an International Advisory Board to assist in running the eGames and assist it with: instilling good governance, responsible gaming and ensuring the competition is inclusive and diverse.
The IEGC will set up Advisory Boards in each country who in turn will oversee their country's Association and eTeam. i.e. British eGames Association and eTeam Britain.
The IEGC will donate to specific gaming charities.
RIO 2016
The first competition
The first planned event is a two-day pop up in Rio during the Olympics to showcase the eGames to the world of competitive gaming and attract further partners.
Each country will have a squad (eTeam) of gamers (male and female - over 18) playing in team and individual games.
Participants will compete for medals: Gold (1st Place), Silver (2nd Place) and Bronze (3rd Place).
More detailed information will be announced in April and May.
THE eTEAMS
Take the stage
Each country will have the opportunity to enter their eTeam. Currently eTeam Britain, eTeam Canada, eTeam Brazil and eTeam USA are already on board.
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