In Russia, it will be possible to get a sports category in computer sports for participation in World of Tanks tournaments. In this respect informs “Championship”.
Tournaments where sports equipment can be awarded will be held by the Russian Computer Sports Federation (Russia FCS) together with Lesta Games and the VK Play platform.
According to Dmitry Smith, President of the Russian FCS, the aim of the joint work of the three organizations is to popularize esports in general and to ensure the active development of World of Tanks tournaments in particular. He also drew attention to the need to support domestic game developers who could become popular in the eSports arena in Russia.
The dates and conditions of the first World of Tanks competitions, where it will be possible to obtain a sports category, will be announced later.
It is known that the tournament for this game will be held in the discipline of “tactical three-dimensional combat”. This discipline also includes CS:GO, Valorant, Rainbow Six: Siege, Warface, Armored Warfare, Overwatch, War Thunder and other projects.
Previously reportedRussian universities will have sites to train e-athletes.