Gaming hardware and esports brand Razer has revealed its intention to take the leading role in navigating esports at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam in 2021.
As the official esports sponsor of previous SEA Games held last year in the Philippines, the company has again lobbied for the official inclusion of esports as a medaled event in next year’s event.
The inclusion of esports in the 31st SEA Games has now been confirmed by Xuan Cuong Nguyen, President of Vietnam Electronic Sports and Entertainment Association (VIRESA): “With the overwhelming support from Razer and federations, we’re pleased to share that esports is once again part of the SEA Games.