SAUDI ARABIA VS. JAPAN esports Match

Implementation of Signing Ceremony and Press Conference

by Inviting His Highness the Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic

and Intellectual Sports Chairman

We concluded to hold an international goodwill match by Japan National esports team from January 2019. In addition to this, we announced the 30million JPY prize total.

Japan esports Union (hereinafter referred to as “JeSU”, of which Hideki Okamura is chairman) implemented a signing ceremony and press conference for a SAUDI ARABIA VS. JAPAN esports match. The ceremony is to be held at JPT16:30 on August 16^th 2018 at Dentsu Hall (located in Higashi-shimbashi, Minato-ku).

It was decided that the match be held in January 2019.

  At this time, Saudi Arabia is focusing on actively developing its culture, amusement and sports industries for reforming the current oil resource economy. We decided to hold this match because an association between both Saudi Arabia and Japan could surely lead to each of their own gaming industries being developed further. In addition to this, Saudi Arabia and Japan’s cooperation could help to deepen their friendly ties.

For the signing ceremony and press conference, we invited His Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, the chairman of both Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports and Arab Esports Federation. We announced the match outline and a prize total of 30million JPY for the winning team.

With regards to holding the international goodwill match, their ambition towards esports development in both countries and the friendship between Saudi Arabia and Japan, Prince Faisal commented: We are extremely delighted about initiating the Saudi-Japan Tournament with the Japanese eSports Union (JeSU).

At the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports, (SAFEIS) we believe in growing and supporting the gaming community and economy and to provide athletes with the platform to shine and show their skill. These games are one step towards that goal for both countries. I know this is only the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship for both countries.

, and also Mr. Okamura, chairman of JeSU commented:

I am very glad to have “Saudi-Japan esports match”. I sincerely hope that this will drive further expansion of esports culture, enhance our relationship, and create new opportunities for esports athletes for both countries.  And for that, we will do our best to make this project a big success.

We, JeSU, constantly strive to develop and popularize “esports” in Japan even more, including with this goodwill match. Thank you very much for your kind consideration.

【Summary of Signing Ceremony and Press Conference】

■Date：Thursday 16 August 2018 16:30〜

■Venue：Dentsu Hall(1-8-1 Higashi-shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan *Inside Dentsu Headquarters)　

■Organizers：

JeSU (Japan esports Union) Chairman ; Hideki Okamura

Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports Chairman; (HRH) Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud

■Contents： ＜Signing Ceremony＞ 

○Greeting（President Hideki Okamura、(HRH) Prince Faisal ）

○Signing Ceremony

○Questions and Answers～Photo session～Ending

【Regarding SAUDI ARABIA VS. JAPAN esports Match】

■Official Name：SAUDI ARABIA VS. JAPAN esports Match

■Organizers：JeSU (Japan esports Union)/ Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports

■Matching Style

・HOME&AWAY Style; 1 tournament in Japan / 1 tournament in Saudi Arabia

■Game Title

・Winning Eleven 2019（Pro Evolution Soccer 2019: Football Game）

・Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition（Fighting Game）

・Tekken 7（Fighting Game）

・Others

■Schedule

・Away Match（Saudi Arabia）： 18/19 January 2019 (Expected)

・Home Match（Japan）     ：26/27 January 2019 (Expected)

■Tournament Reward

・A Reward of 30,000,000 JPY

■Qualifying Trials

・to be announced

【Profile: HRH Prince Faisal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia】

His Royal Highness (HRH)

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud

Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports

■Message

We are extremely delighted about initiating the Saudi-Japan Tournament with the Japanese eSports Union (JeSU). It is a sign of the two nations great relationship and our commitment to our communities.

Through this tournament we hope to bring our cultures together and benefit from mutual learning in the eSport industry. At the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports, (SAFEIS) we believe in growing and supporting the gaming community and economy and to provide athletes with the platform to shine and show their skill. These games are one step towards that goal for both countries. I know this is only the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship for both countries.

【Profile: JeSU(Japan esports Union) Chairman, Hideki Okamura】

Hideki Okamura

JeSU (Japan esports Union) Chairman

■Career

JeSU (Japan esports Union)/ Chairman

SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd./ President, Representative Director, and Chief Operating Officer

CESA (Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association)/ Special Advisor

■Message

I am very honored to be able to hold the “SAUDI ARABIA VS. JAPAN esports Match”.
I believe that it will be a great opportunity for both Japan and Saudi Arabia to deepen our existing friendship and promote esports through our international cooperation.

With this project, we would like to achieve huge success in our partnered efforts; by creating and spreading out the best opportunities for esports Players between both Saudi Arabia and Japan.