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Official Announcement for Host City of 6th e-Sports World Championship - International e-Sports Federation (IeSF) has finally selected and announces the Host City of 6th e-Sports World Championship 2014 By Alex Lim / Editor at International e-Sports Federation
A s IeSF has been organizing the 6th e-Sports World Championship 2014, we have finally designated the host city. Thus, we would like to share the information with all of our members. So, we hereby pleasurably announce that the 6th e-Sports World Championship 2014 will be held at “Baku, Azerbaijan”, and the official name of the event will be titled as “6th eSports World Championship BAKU 2014”.
▶ About Azerbaijan As looking into the industrial and Economical Facts, Economy of Azerbaijan is driven by oil and gas resources and supplemented by tourism and agriculture sectors. The most remarkable fact is that Azerbaijan has achieved 2nd highest GDP growth in the world between 2000 and 2010. The Population of Azerbaijan is approximately 9.2 million, and 2.3 million of population lives in Baku. Since 50% of such population are are under 30 years of age, it must be one of the most suitable place to promote e-sports in the world. Also, as inbound tourism doubled from 2005 to 2011, reaching 2.2 million, it is such a hot spot for our athletes and fans to visit. Azerbaijan, historically, is the most populated region of South Caucasus with rich history, and is one of the most ancient sites of human kind. The nick name of Azerbaijan is “Land of Fire”, as it is First known fireplace and construction in human history dated back 500,000 to 700,000 years. Baku, as the capital of Azerbaijan, will provide all our participants and visitors direct flights from over 30 cities including Rome, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai, Doha, Beijing. With rapid increase in number of
IeSF successfully hosted its 5th e-Sports World Championship in Bucharest,
accommodations, IeSF and the Organizing Committee is looking for the
Romania as its first attempt to hold such event in other country than Korea.
most suitable accommodation now to provide convenience to our
5th e-Sports World Championship upraised the infrastructure and the value
participants at the most comfortable level. Furthermore, with Excellent and
of e-sports scene in Romania, and drove the attention of global fans toward
easily accessible tourism spot and good coverage of local transportation, it
Romania as the hot place of e-sports. With such positive impact and
will provide the most memorable moment for the visitors.
appraisal, there has been significant attention and intention from several nations to host e-Sports World Championship.
The most important fact is that 1st European Games 2015 is being held in Baku, and e-sports is subject to be added as an Exhibition Program.
Then, with great support and cooperation of Azerbaijan Cyber Sports Federation (AzKif) and its respectful president, Mr. Ramil Aliyev as well as with the support from Ministry of Youth and Sports in Azerbaijan, the city of Baku expressed its intention to host 6th e-Sports World Championship 2014, and after negotiating on several conditions for smooth operation of the World Championship, IeSF has designated the city of Baku as the host city of 6th e-Sports World Championship 2014. Azerbaijan is the Crossroad of Europe, Asia and Middle East as locasted in between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. IeSF now invites all the world to the Young Nation for Young Population through 6th e-Sports World Championship BAKU 2014. After discussion with the Azerbaijan Government, detailed period and the venue will be disclosed shortly.
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