Allianz and IOC to jointly host unique youth camp during Olympic Esports Week
Worldwide Olympic Partner Allianz and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are welcoming 23 teenagers from across Asia for a unique opportunity to boost their gaming skills during the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, which will be held at Singapore's Suntec Centre from 23 to 25 June.
The esports enthusiasts, aged between 14 and 17, from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei and Thailand, have been specially selected from a pool of applicants to participate in the MoveNow Camp – Esports Edition,which will provide professional esports training in popular titles such as Gran Turismo 7, plus mentorship opportunities with leading players and activities to improve mental and physical health, as well as social skills.
The three-day camp will take place during Olympic Esports Week – a new festival of virtual sports and gaming created by the IOC that marks the next major step in supporting the development of virtual sports within the Olympic Movement and engaging further with competitive gamers.
Attendees of the Allianz MoveNow Camp – Esports Edition will be able to experience the best of Olympic Esports Week, including watching the live Olympic Esports Series finals, playing the featured games in the competition, enjoying behind-the-scenes tours, and meeting prominent players. In celebration of Olympic Day on 23 June, camp attendees will also complete the 30-minute Olympic workout together as part of the IOC’s Let’s Move initiative.
"We are excited to offer this unique opportunity for teenagers to learn about virtual sports, gaming and the Olympic values," said Vincent Pereira, Head of Virtual Sports at the IOC. "The MoveNow Camp – Esports Edition will provide participants with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, as well as the physical and mental fitness to be well-rounded players."
The esports camp forms part of Allianz’s MoveNow Campaign, which aims to strengthen the role of sport in society and help younger generations become more active, and aligns with Allianz's commitment to supporting the Olympic Movement in promoting healthy lifestyles among young people.
About Allianz
Allianz officially began its eight-year worldwide partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements in 2021, building on a collaboration with the Paralympic Movement since 2006. As the Worldwide Insurance Partner, Allianz will continue to get behind the hopes, challenges and needs of the athlete community through insurance solutions and services, mentoring, career opportunities and health activities.