Published in Bol News on May 06th, 2020, By Syed Umarullah Hussaini – Web Editor
Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia has announced E-sports charity tournament aims to raise $10m for the novel coronavirus also known as COVID-19 relief.
Media reports said that Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairman of the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS) said the $10 million charity E-sports event Gamers Without Borders (GWB) has underlined the Saudi Arabia’s role as a leader in humanitarian endeavors.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan spoke on the sidelines of the SAFEIS-organized seven-week e-sports Charity tournament. Prince Faisal said: “Even in the times of global crisis, hosting such an event shows the Kingdom’s role in being a leader in humanitarian assistance. Bringing the global gaming community together for GWB is essential to instill a sense of unity and provide relief in such unprecedented and confusing times.”
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“With the world more distant than ever, we are hosting this initiative from Saudi Arabia to bring together the passionate community of gamers to unite and compete in a spirited manner in fighting COVID-19.” He added: “Electronic and intellectual sports have long been an important part of the social fabric in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi youth have always been technologically savvy and as a result they have established themselves as some of the most talented gamers globally.
Prince Faisal added: “70 percent of the Kingdom’s population is under 30 and we have 20 million people who are either gamers or gaming enthusiasts. With electronic and intellectual sports witnessing a dramatic rise, we are eager to provide all the necessary support for investors looking to be part of this exciting and economically rewarding industry.”