On June 1st, during the finals of the BRICS Esports Championship powered by Sber, a round table discussion was held on the topic: International Relations in Esports.
Esports in educational institutions continues to grow and become an integral part of young people’s lives across the globe. University-based esports communities are emerging in many countries, often evolving into full-fledged sports clubs with dedicated infrastructure for team training. Ongoing international cooperation in esports helps strengthen friendly sporting ties and enables the exchange of valuable experience.
In 2025, the BRICS Esports Championship powered by Sber hosted 41 esportsmen from 21 countries, including Russia. Delegates gathered at the round table to discuss and share insights on the development of esports in their respective regions.
The session was moderated by Oksana Gural, Vice President of the Russian Esports Federation. Speakers included representatives from the participating countries: Russia, Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Turkey, Brazil, Bolivia, Cuba, South Africa, UAE, Thailand and Kazakhstan.
During the discussion, the participants addressed several key topics related to the global development of esports:
• International cooperation and the advancement of esports;
• Practices of foreign representatives in managing sports federations and organizing esports tournaments;
• University-level esports on the global stage and the potential for hosting major tournaments in Russia;
• Participation in the international esports arena, including the Esports World Cup;
• A scientific approach to achieving success in esports.
Following the presentations, speakers asked questions and expressed their gratitude to the host country.
Dmitry Smith, President of the Russian Esports Federation, summarized the round table’s outcomes:
“Our round tables always have two parts: the official segment and the second, more important to me — open dialogue and the exchange of ideas. Colleagues from other countries shared feedback on our tournaments and suggested areas for improvement. In turn, we presented our achievements and future goals. We also gifted participants the monograph ‘Fundamentals of Sports Training in Esports.’ Delegation leaders showed great interest and confirmed the need for translations into their native languages. We will strive to make that happen, as we are always eager to support our partners and respond to their needs. We truly feel like one team here, as most of the delegation heads, like myself, were once esports athletes. They understand what players need, so our top priority is to ensure that athletes have a comfortable and competitive environment.”
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