Sibu to host Honor of Kings Inter-School Esports Tournament this May 17-18
MPI chief executive officer cum principal Dr Lu Huong Ying (second left) presents a letter of invitation to Ling. Looking on are (from left) MPI's Department for Computing head Ngang Tuong Kiet and Student Recruitment Marketing Department manager Bobo Wong.
SIBU (May 3): The Honor of Kings Inter-School Esports Tournament, to be held on May 17 and 18 at Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) here, is expected to gather around 200 participants, including players, students, and e-sports enthusiasts.
In a press release, MPI announced that out of the total, 80 gamers forming 16 teams will compete for the championship title and grand prize.
The tournament will run from 8.30am to 4pm on May 17, and from 9am to 12 noon on May 18.
Sibu Member of Parliament Oscar Ling is scheduled to officiate at the event.
'The event aims to bring together talented secondary school students from across the Sibu Division to engage and compete in one of the fastest-growing digital arenas,' said MPI.
'It also seeks to educate youths on cultivating a positive gaming mindset and avoiding addiction,' it added.
Beyond competition, the programme introduces students to the broader esports ecosystem, including potential career opportunities and business prospects within the industry.
The event is organised by MPI, with support from the Sibu Division Esports Association and the Sibu Education Office.
Secondary school students are invited to attend and watch the matches.
Those interested in attending must contact MPI in advance.
For further enquiries, do send messages via WhatsApp to 011-55568806. esports lead Methodist Pilley Institute Sibu tournament
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