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Bangkok, Thailand - October 7, 2024 – The Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) and the Thailand Esports Federation (TESF) signed a cooperation agreement last Friday during a preparatory meeting for the upcoming Asian Esports Games. The agreement was signed by AESF Director General Mr. Sebastian Lau and TESF President Mr. Santi Lothong, in the presence of Mr. Nattapol Antarasen, Director of the Professional Sports Development Promotion Division, and officials from the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), at the 7^th Anniversary Chalermprakiat Building, SAT, in Bangkok, Thailand.

^{Left: Mr. Sebastian Lau; Right: Mr. Santi Lothong}

The purpose of the agreement is to organize the Asian Esports Games, scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 25 November to 3 December 2024. The event will be organized in accordance with Olympic values, standards, and regulations. AESF will act as the sanctioning body, while TESF will serve as the host and organizer, with support from SAT and the National Sports Development Fund of Thailand (NSDF). The event will bring together national teams from AESF member associations across Asia to compete.

The agreement covers various aspects of event organization, including competition planning, venue selection, game title licensing, international technical officials, team invitations, and comprehensive services for participating teams. Full coverage of flights, accommodation, and logistical arrangements will be provided for participating teams. AESF will also serve as the Technical Delegate, overseeing the selection and management of the International Technical Officials (ITOs) and team invitations.

The competition will take place at Indoor Stadium Hua Mak, Bangkok, featuring confirmed game titles such as Arena of Valor (AOV) for the open team event, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) for the women’s team event, and an individual title event, which will be announced at a later date. The format will include a group stage, playoffs, and grand finals. A prize pool will be offered for the champions, second place, and third place in all events.

During the meeting, Mr. Lau highlighted that AESF views this partnership as a positive initiative by TESF, with the support of the Sports Authority of Thailand and the National Sports Development Fund of Thailand, to further promote esports growth in Asia. This collaboration reflects Thailand's strong commitment to esports development, providing athletes from Asian countries with opportunities to further participate in international esports competitions while fostering unity, gender equality, and diversity. At least 35 countries and regions are expected to participate.

^{Asian Esports Games logo and mascots}