The growing interest in the digital space is unprecedented and is certain to change how modern societies will consume entertainment, artistic expression, and human interactions. Moreover, the rise in popularity in Esports is certainly unique and has proven to show tangible benefits to individuals and companies alike. The momentum pushing the sports industry into the digital space is exciting, and it’s attracting attention from audiences around the world.
THE INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN SPORTS AND ESPORTS ARE MORE AND MORE PROMINENT
The link between virtual and traditional sports opportunities are indisputably linked. Daily commitment to excellence, measuring performance, and all-encompassing preparation are just a few of the common attributes between sports and Esport.
Illustrations of the links between Sport and Esports:
- Professional football clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and FC Barcelona have their own Esports teams
- Official Esports Leagues such as the ePremier League, the NBA 2K League and the Formula 1 Esports Series work in partnership with traditional sports
- International superstars like Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Paqueta have Esports teams in their name
STRIVE IS ENTERING THE ESPORTS SPACE
In an innovating move, and for the first time ever at the global level, Strive is launching a new generation of professional football academies integrating Esports and Web3 in tandem with professional football development, effectively giving its athletes the optimum tools and knowledge to navigate the world of today and tomorrow.
By embracing change in a fast-paced world and convinced by the potential Web3 has to revolutionize sports of tomorrow, Strive Football Group is entering the Web3 spaces through different global educational projects, partnerships, and investments.
CURRENT DATA ABOUT ESPORTS
In 2021 the global Esports industry generated over $1bn in revenue (Statista, 2022), and is projected to continue growing
495 million: The number of people directly involved in the global Esports community
500+ new job positions have been created in Esports since 2020
Manpower, the leading global workforce solutions company, is the first recruitment specialist to identify the top soft skills developed in each gaming category and then mapping gaming skills to work skills and adding them to candidate’s resume
Esports have become a valid pathway to college with close to 250 universities in the U.S. now offering scholarships related to online games.
STRIVE x ESPORTS
In April 2022, Strive was the main partner of Thonon Gaming Fest, a world-class Esports event, featuring innovative conferences and gaming tournaments such as Fortnite, FIFA 2022, Brawl Stars, and League of Legends.
It was the first time for Thonon to host such an event, and it served as a prelude to the creation of an Esports hub in the Lake Geneva region, where one of Strive Football Group’s Flagship Pro Academy is located: The ICEF Europe.
Over 2 days, the event featured international celebrities and speakers, professional gamers, and entrepreneurs in the Esports, entertainment and technology industries. A selection of ICEF Europe players even signed up to participate in the Esports tournament.
In April 2022, Strive was the main partner of Thonon Gaming Fest, a world-class Esports event, featuring innovative conferences and gaming tournaments such as Fortnite, FIFA 2022, Brawl Stars, and League of Legends.
It was the first time for Thonon to host such an event, and it served as a prelude to the creation of an Esports hub in the Lake Geneva region, where one of Strive Football Group’s Flagship Pro Academy is located: The ICEF Europe.
Over 2 days, the event featured international celebrities and speakers, professional gamers, and entrepreneurs in the Esports, entertainment and technology industries. A selection of ICEF Europe players even signed up to participate in the Esports tournament.
