Asian Games Esports National Team Trains in Busan Ahead of Next Month's Exhibition Matches

The national esports team for the 2026 Asian Games has kicked off full-scale preparations for the tournament by holding a joint training camp in Busan.

Following their official commissioning ceremony in Seoul today, the national delegation will head to Busan for their first grouped training session.

In accordance with the competition schedule for each event at the Asian Games, the team will train through next month at facilities including the esports stadium located in Seomyeon, Busan.

The Busan Metropolitan Government plans to provide optimal training facilities and accommodations to help boost the national team's performance and ensure flawless adaptation.

Additionally, a cheering event where Busan citizens and the national team can meet in person will be held during the League of Legends national team exhibition matches taking place at the Busan Cinema Center outdoor theater on September 19 – 20.

On-site events such as a media day and open training sessions will also be held to create opportunities for communication between the athletes and citizens.

Leveraging its strength as the host city of the International Esports Federation (IESF) headquarters, the city of Busan plans to build a global esports city model by expanding international forums, conferences, and inter-country exchange programs.

It also pushes forward with plans to expand G-Star, South Korea's largest game exhibition, and the Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC), an indie game festival, into growth platforms for esports.

In the long term, the city plans to construct a large-scale esports stadium and build an esports museum where visitors can experience the history and technology of esports.

(Photo provided by the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, Yonhap News)
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