PH team is looking forward to the 2025 Olympic Esports Games

The Philippine team is strengthening its roster as it looks to bag multiple medals at the upcoming 2025 Olympic esports games, a member of the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) board of directors said.

“We are currently very focused on bridging the gap between the grassroots and finding the next talent of tomorrow, the next national team (Team Sibol),” said Ronald Robins, Trustee and Vice President of PESO.

The opening event of the Olympic esports games is expected to be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2025, following the unanimous vote at the 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Paris.

The IOC’s partnership with Saudi Arabia will run for 12 years and reflects the country’s commitment to becoming a leading hub for sports and entertainment by 2030.

This long-term partnership marks a transformative era for esports as it finally makes its presence felt on the global stage.

Mr. Robins expressed confidence in the Philippine team’s chances at the Olympic esports games, noting that the country has achieved multiple championships in major esports competitions, especially in mobile games.

Notable wins include the MLBB World Championships (2021 to 2023) and VALORANT Champions Tour 2021: Southeast Asia Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs.

“It will certainly be one of the sports that will bring the most medals and trophies (for the Philippines) in the Olympic Games,” said Mr. Robins. “Yan na yung pinaka position natin na accurate no Jan [That is what we believe, it is a sure thing for us].”

He emphasized that the Philippines’ culture of unity will be its competitive advantage in the upcoming Olympic event.

“It is a combination of multiple managers and team coaches from different teams in the country, helping each other, coaching and managing once so that the country can win,” said Mr Robins. “The culture has unity, so that’s why we’re sending out our national team [It’s strong].”

In pursuit of the country’s Olympic dream, PESO continues to establish programs designed to ensure sustainable growth in the community and benefit future generations of esports enthusiasts. – Edg Adrian A. Eva