Vietnam to host first official SEA eSports Championship
The Southeast Asian eSports Championship 2021 (SEA EC 2021) will be held virtually by the Vietnam Recreational E-sport Association (VIRESA) and tech giant VNG Corporation, heard a press conference on October 28.
A promotional image of the tournament. (Photo courtesy of the organisers)
Hanoi (VNA) –𓄧 The Southeast Asian eSportsChampionship 2021 (SEA EC 2021) will be held virtually by the VietnamRecreational E-sport Association (VIRESA) and tech giant VNG Corporation, hearda press conference on October 28.
The qualifying round is slated for November and December, withthe participation of 52 teams representing 10 e-sports federations in theregion. The final round will take place in January 2022. VIRESA President Nguyen Xuan Cuong said that the tournamentaims to bolster solidarity and help athletes develop their career and elevate e-sports. Regional e-sport federations will join hands to organise theevent, making it an annual tournament. SEA EC 2021 will comprise three games of PUBG Mobile andLeague of Legends: Wild Rift and Valorant. The winner will walk home with a prizeworth more than 140,000 USD. Notably, two of the three games are included in the 31st SEAGames hosted by Vietnam. Therefore, the upcoming e-sports tourney is hoped to offerchances for athletes to test their skills before the major regional event. In addition, E-Racing is being considered to become anothercategory of SEA EC 2021./.
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A promotional image of the tournament. (Photo courtesy of the organisers) 
