1、VIRESA VietnamESPORTS WHITEBOOK 2022-2023INTRODUCTIONEsports is a major driver of expansion and revenue growth in the digital entertainment content sector,both in Vietnam and worldwide.With its diversity,competitiveness,and high entertainment value,esports content enhances participant interaction an

2、d fosters a strong community,creating numerous opportunities for development for individuals and organizations alike.The development of esports in recent years serves as clear evidence of the relentless efforts made by players,organizations,and government agencies to elevate this sport to a status o

3、n par with other popular sports.Many esports players have showcased exceptional individual talents in high-stakes regional and global tournaments.The esports community in Asia and Southeast Asia,in particular,has witnessed strong growth in recent years.One notable example is the inclusion of esports

4、 as an official medal event in three consecutive Southeast Asian Games:the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines,the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam,and the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.Furthermore,esports also an official medal event at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou,China,in September 2023.Recently,the

5、 International Olympic Committee(IOC)announced a 12-year partnership with the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee to organize the Olympic Esports Games,beginning in 2025.This milestone significantly enhances the visibility,professionalism,and structured development of esports across many Asian countries

6、,including Vietnam.In Vietnam,esports is rapidly growing in popularity and has become one of the most favored sports.Esports clubs,ranging from amateur to professional levels,are now being organized and developed in various localities across the country.Amateur esports tournaments are frequently hel