E-Sports

Posted by Carol on 8 July 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: e-sports, gamer, gamers, disabled, korea, competition, computer

The Korea e-Sports Association for the Disabled, who are officially approved by the Korea Paralympics Committee, is preparing to host "IeSMoD" (International e-Sports Meeting of the Disabled) 2011 World Championship. The event aims to promote friendship among disabled people from all over the world with e-sports as the vehicle.

Many disabled people play e-sports for recreational or therapeutic purposes and it is expected that 300 of them from 40 different countries will participate in the first IeSMoD World Championship. The 5 day event will take place in Jeju Island from the 20th to the 25th September 2011. Besides the competition the event will also include a jazz festival and a power walking competition.

What are e-sports? Also known as role playing games, computer games or online gaming, e-sports are very popular with people of all ages and abilities. Games chosen for the Championship are: Starcraft2, Warcraft3, Counterstrike Online, FIFA Online and Cartrider. If you are a disabled player of any of these, or you know of someone who is, then you should contact Carol for information about possible funding assistance.  Email me Here.