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Borneo Post
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Borneo Post
E-sports athletes to undergo bootcamps before SEA games selection
File photo for illustration purposes. – AFP photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): Malaysian e-sports athletes vying for a spot at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand will undergo a series of bootcamps to evaluate their readiness and commitment. Malaysia Esports Federation (MESF) president Muhammad Naim Al-Amin said the bootcamps, scheduled between September and November, will involve intensive training, match simulations, gameplay analysis, professional coaching, as well as mental preparation and patriotic elements 'Selection will not be based solely on current performance. Athletes must attend several bootcamps during which we will assess their performance and commitment before naming the final squad,' he said yesterday. He also confirmed that eFootball Mobile will not be featured in the upcoming SEA Games. Muhammad Naim said the host nation has confirmed four titles for competition: Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Arena Of Valor, FC Online and Free Fire. 'We will be competing in all four titles. At present, we have a longlist of players for each game,' he added. At the previous edition in Cambodia, Malaysia secured two silver and two bronze medals in e-sports. The country last won gold in the discipline at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines through Dr Yew Weng Kean. – Bernama bootcamp e-sports Muhammad Naim Al-Amin Sea Games
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysian e-sports athletes face bootcamps for SEA Games 2025 selection
KUALA LUMPUR: E-sports athletes aiming to represent Malaysia at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand will need to prove their dedication through a series of rigorous bootcamps. The Malaysia Esports Federation (MESF) has outlined a structured selection process to ensure only the most committed players make the final squad. MESF president Muhammad Naim Al-Amin stated that the bootcamps, running from September to November, will include intensive training, match simulations, gameplay analysis, and mental conditioning. 'Performance alone won't guarantee selection. Athletes must attend multiple bootcamps where we evaluate their consistency and commitment,' he explained. The federation has also confirmed that eFootball Mobile will not be part of the 2025 SEA Games lineup. Instead, Thailand has approved four titles: Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Arena of Valor, FC Online, and Free Fire. Malaysia will compete in all four categories, with preliminary player lists already in place. At the last SEA Games in Cambodia, Malaysia secured two silver and two bronze medals in e-sports. The country's only gold in the discipline came in 2019 through Dr Yew Weng Kean.
The Star
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Reading between the lines
A screenshot from Mobile Legends: Bang Bang during the MLBB MSC Mid-Season Cup at the E-sports World Cup in Riyadh last year. — MEGAT SYAHAR/The Star ONE of the most common issues in e-sports violations and disputes centres around player contracts, as highlighted in an article by boutique law firm Sabrina Hashim & Co. 'There is a growing emphasis on e-sports contracts. These contracts are important to protect the interests of all parties involved, including players, teams and organisers. 'Without proper contracts, there can be significant issues, such as unpaid prize money, breach of agreements and exploitation of young players.' The firm explains that legal contracts are essential to clearly define all terms and conditions, reducing the risk of future disputes. 'This helps to foster a secure and professional environment within the e-sports industry, promoting sustainable growth and development.' This concern is shared by Malaysia Esports Federation president Muhammad Naim Al-Amin, who says: 'Youth players under the age of 18 often lack legal safeguards in contracts.' Concurring, International Esports Federation Athletes Committee chair Tiffani Lim notes that unlike traditional sports – where parents are often actively involved – young e-sports players tend to enter the scene independently, sometimes after leaving home or becoming estranged from their families. 'Before signing onto a team, the players have to look out for themselves and they're definitely not armed with the knowledge or experience to do so. 'As such, we should definitely have some safeguards in place for them, so they at least have someone neutral and trustworthy to go to for legal help, even if it's just to review contracts or explain things to them.' Former national e-sports team manager Kelvin Pang believes that when it comes to athletes under 18, parental involvement should be mandatory. 'During my time in team management, I always made it a point to meet up with players' parents to explain the entire situation and make sure to provide them with regular updates on their child's status. 'My door is always open for parents to reach out to me if they have any doubts or queries. I believe that's as much as I could do as a representative of an organisation. Key word would be 'ethical'.' He adds that game publishers have begun implementing safeguards by requiring organisations to submit contract drafts once players are confirmed for participation in professional leagues.
