/main-category/e-sport en /node/2583164/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2024-12-15 18:31</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The victorious ��������Ƶ team, who claimed victory on Dec. 8 in the inaugural FIFAe World Cup, featuring Rocket League, have been sharing their pride at securing the crown.</p> <p> Cheered on by a raucous home crowd, they delivered a commanding performance to secure the title at the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City last Sunday.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/12/15/4555029-1762669511.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="Team ��������Ƶ pose for a photo with the trophy after being crowned champions following victory against Team France in the final of the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League at SEF Arena on Dec. 8 in Riyadh, ��������Ƶ. (FIFA via Getty Images)" title="Team ��������Ƶ pose for a photo with the trophy after being crowned champions following victory against Team France in the final of the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League at SEF Arena on Dec. 8 in Riyadh, ��������Ƶ. (FIFA via Getty Images)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports-federation-sef">Saudi Esports Federation (SEF)</a></div></div></div> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:37:57 +0000 daniel.fountain 2583164 at /node/2582923/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-12-13 11:38</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Minbappe, from Malaysia, and Indonesia on Thursday secured their places in FIFAe history as history’s first champions of this new e-sports title in the growing FIFAe ecosystem.</p> <p> After two weeks of football e-sports action at the SEF Arena in BLVD City in Riyadh, the FIFAe Finals 2024 concluded with the crowning of the console and mobile champions at the “FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball” evnt.</p> <p> There were 18 countries competing in the console division in a 2v2 tournament, while 16 countries contested 1v1 mobile edition of the event. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/12/13/4554403-2099599189.jpeg" width="4160" height="3170" alt="" title="Malaysia (Yellow) and Indonesia (White) celebrate their FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball wins in Riyadh. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/fifaae">FIFAae</a></div></div></div> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:39:43 +0000 dalal.awienat 2582923 at /node/2582487/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-12-10 10:45</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The first FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League concluded with ��������Ƶ being crowned world champions after four days of intense competition.</p> <p> As players represented their national teams for the first time on the Rocket League scene, the Kingdom claimed victory over France in the final to take the title and life the trophy in Riyadh at the weekend.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/12/10/4553211-1193811555.jpg" width="1900" height="1247" alt="" title="Players of Team ��������Ƶ pose for a photo with their panini cards after winning the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League at SEF Arena in Riyadh, ��������Ƶ (Gonzalo Arroyo/FIFA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/fifae-world-cup">FIFAe World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/rocket-league">Rocket League</a></div></div></div> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:50:48 +0000 sara.alshurafa 2582487 at /node/2580904/motorsport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2024-11-27 10:38</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LONDON: Formula E has announced Diriyah as one of three additional tracks in the popular Trackmania game.</p> <p> Sao Paolo and Miami have also been added following the huge success of the inaugural three circuits featured in the game during year one of the partnership with game publisher Ubisoft.</p> <p> The coming season features six Formula E circuits, with returning fan favorites Tokyo, Berlin and London joined by the new tracks.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/27/4549084-2052196438.jpeg" width="733" height="489" alt="" title="The Diriyah circuit is part of Formula E&#039;s new Trackmania game. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/motorsport">Motorsport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/formula-e">Formula E</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/trackmania">Trackmania</a></div></div></div> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:40:41 +0000 dalal.awienat 2580904 at /node/2580776/e-sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-11-26 10:35</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The FIFAe Finals 2024 come to Riyadh next month, the first time the event will include multiple esports titles.</p> <p> Hosted at the SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, it will unfold in two stages. Proceedings begin with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from Dec. 5-8, followed by two FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball (on console and mobile) that will run from Dec. 9-12.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/26/4548777-1153096111.jpeg" width="1280" height="853" alt="" title="The FIFAe Finals 2024 will take place in Riyadh on Dec. 5-12. (SUPPLIED)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/fifae">FIFAe</a></div></div></div> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:39:48 +0000 Peter Harrison 2580776 at /node/2578778/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2024-11-10 19:11</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: ��������Ƶ is hosting the 16th edition of the International Esports Federation’s World Esports Championship in Riyadh from Monday.</p> <p> The event, which is being hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation and runs until Nov. 19, will bring together more than 50 nations across six major esports tournaments at the SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City.</p> <p> The championship will feature contests in Counter-Strike 2 (including both an open and a women’s category), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (open and women’s tournaments), PUBG Mobile, and Dota 2. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/10/4543538-1201959744.jpeg" width="1080" height="1350" alt="��������Ƶ is hosting the 16th edition of the International Esports Federation’s World Esports Championship in Riyadh from Monday. (Supplied)" title="��������Ƶ is hosting the 16th edition of the International Esports Federation’s World Esports Championship in Riyadh from Monday. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports">Saudi esports</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports-federation-sef">Saudi Esports Federation (SEF)</a></div></div></div> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:15:32 +0000 daniel.fountain 2578778 at /node/2578102/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-11-05 12:04</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The ESL Saudi Challenge qualifiers have officially ended and the stage is now set for the playoffs, which take place from Nov. 8-16.</p> <p> After an intense round of Overwatch2 competition, the best teams from across ��������Ƶ have secured their spots and are ready to face off in the next phase, with a total prize pool of $20,000 up for grabs.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/05/4541745-1778404723.jpg" width="4048" height="2330" alt="" title="The recent Esports World Cup in Riyadh showcased the growing popularity of gaming in ��������Ƶ. (SEF)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esl">ESL</a></div></div></div> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:06:52 +0000 dalal.awienat 2578102 at /node/2574847/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-10-11 10:50</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: ESL FACEIT Group has announced the launch of the ESL Saudi Challenge, the first-ever ESL tournament exclusively for the Saudi gaming community.</p> <p> Starting on Oct. 18 with Overwatch 2 as the featured game, the event will provide a unique opportunity for local talent to compete on the global stage.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/11/4533386-902575735.png" width="1300" height="731" alt="" title="The ESL Saudi Challenge will take place from Oct. 18 to Dec. 7, 2024 (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div></div></div> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:54:49 +0000 sara.alshurafa 2574847 at /node/2568876/e-sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/tamara-aboalsaud">Tamara Aboalsaud</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-08-26 13:29</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: People are more likely to invest in things they feel connected to, according to the founder and president of Works Collective, Nate Morley, speaking on a panel titled “Cultural Crossroads in Games” on the second day of the New Global Sport Conference in Riyadh.</p> <p> The panel brought together creative professionals from diverse fields, including entertainment, art, and fashion. They explored the impact of cultural influence on creative industries and emphasized the need to balance cultural authenticity with commercial success.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/26/4517657-2013168442.jpg" width="6921" height="4614" alt="Experts in an NGSC panel titled “Cultural Crossroads in Games”. AN photo by Abdulrahman bin Shulhub" title="Experts in an NGSC panel titled “Cultural Crossroads in Games”. AN photo by Abdulrahman bin Shulhub" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/new-global-sport-conference">New Global Sport Conference</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/walt-disney">Walt Disney</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:44:00 +0000 Aisha Fareed 2568876 at /node/2568817/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-08-26 10:00</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Esports World Cup ended on Sunday with a closing ceremony and the attendance of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ��������Ƶ’s crown prince and prime minister.</p> <p> Over the course of eight consecutive weeks, the EWC hosted 1,500 athletes and over 200 clubs, with a record-breaking $60m prize pool up for grabs across 22 tournaments and 21 titles. </p> <p> The ceremony concluded the biggest weekend in esports history, which also featured the 2024 Esports Awards and 2024 New Global Sport Conference.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/25/4517507-854554657.jpeg" width="3276" height="2180" alt="Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday crowned the Saudi Falcons team as champions of the Esports World Cup on the closing day of the 8-week tournament. (SPA)" title="Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday crowned the Saudi Falcons team as champions of the Esports World Cup on the closing day of the 8-week tournament. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/25/4517508-2116132184.jpeg" width="4096" height="2725" alt="Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday crowned the Saudi Falcons team as champions of the Esports World Cup on the closing day of the 8-week tournament. (SPA)" title="Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday crowned the Saudi Falcons team as champions of the Esports World Cup on the closing day of the 8-week tournament. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/25/4517509-802112279.jpeg" width="1280" height="787" alt="Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday crowned the Saudi Falcons team as champions of the Esports World Cup on the closing day of the 8-week tournament. (SPA)" title="Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday crowned the Saudi Falcons team as champions of the Esports World Cup on the closing day of the 8-week tournament. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup">Esports World Cup</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase update"> Update </span> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:05 +0000 daniel.fountain 2568817 at /node/2568790/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/ghadi-joudah">Ghadi Joudah</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2024-08-25 20:23</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Leading figures from the esports and gaming industry gathered in Riyadh at the New Global Sports Conference on Sunday to share their secrets for success.</p> <p> A successful entrepreneur will display “persistence on an unparalleled level,” said Jens Hilgers, general partner and co-founder of BITKRAFT Ventures. </p> <p> Hilgers was speaking during a panel discussion entitled “Rebooting Success.” He touched on the creative nature of the gaming industry and the challenges of finding inspiration in the field.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/25/4517444-793369592.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="Leading figures from the esports and gaming industry gathered in Riyadh at the New Global Sports Conference on Sunday to share their secrets for success. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman bin Shulhub)" title="Leading figures from the esports and gaming industry gathered in Riyadh at the New Global Sports Conference on Sunday to share their secrets for success. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman bin Shulhub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/new-global-sports-conference">The New Global Sports Conference</a></div></div></div> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:28:50 +0000 daniel.fountain 2568790 at /node/2568781/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/113366">Aisha Fareed</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2024-08-25 18:44</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Traditional sports and esports are converging, with new technologies enhancing fan engagement in both arenas, the second day of the Next Generation Sports Conference in Riyadh was told.</p> <p> A panel discussion, titled “Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Sports and Esports,” examined how these two realms are influencing each other, and what the future holds for their convergence.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/25/4517418-411846753.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="Traditional sports and esports are converging, with new technologies enhancing fan engagement in both arenas, the second day of the Next Generation Sports Conference in Riyadh was told. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman bin Shulhub)" title="Traditional sports and esports are converging, with new technologies enhancing fan engagement in both arenas, the second day of the Next Generation Sports Conference in Riyadh was told. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman bin Shulhub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/new-global-sports-conference">The New Global Sports Conference</a></div></div></div> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:48:24 +0000 daniel.fountain 2568781 at /node/2568706/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-08-24 22:37</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Electronic sports can be “10 times bigger than football,” former Manchester United player Patrice Evra said at the New Global Sport Conference 2024 on Saturday.<br /> Evra, 43, a UEFA Champions League and five-time Premier League winner with Manchester United, spoke as a panelist at the NGSC, a two-day conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/24/4517203-1796742742.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="Patrice Evra (pictured in yellow), a UEFA Champions League and five-time Premier League winner with Manchester United, spoke as a panelist at the NGSC, a two-day conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. (AN Photo/Abdulraham Shalhoub)" title="Patrice Evra (pictured in yellow), a UEFA Champions League and five-time Premier League winner with Manchester United, spoke as a panelist at the NGSC, a two-day conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. (AN Photo/Abdulraham Shalhoub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/patrice-evra">Patrice Evra</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/new-global-sports-conference">The New Global Sports Conference</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:41:04 +0000 daniel.fountain 2568706 at /node/2568700/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/tamara-aboalsaud">Tamara Aboalsaud</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-08-24 22:11</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: A footballing icon and esports star have revealed the untold truths of maintaining excellence in traditional and modern sports at the New Global Sports Conference in Riyadh.</p> <p> In a discussion on the “Becoming a Modern Day Sports Hero” panel, former Manchester United star Patrice Evra and Counter-Strike titan Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo shared their personal struggles and triumphs.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/24/4517186-963343602.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="In a discussion on the “Becoming a Modern Day Sports Hero” panel, former Manchester United star Patrice Evra (L) and Counter-Strike titan Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo (C) shared their personal struggles and triumphs. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman Shalhoub)" title="In a discussion on the “Becoming a Modern Day Sports Hero” panel, former Manchester United star Patrice Evra (L) and Counter-Strike titan Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo (C) shared their personal struggles and triumphs. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman Shalhoub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/patrice-evra">Patrice Evra</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/new-global-sports-conference">The New Global Sports Conference</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:21:29 +0000 daniel.fountain 2568700 at /node/2568675/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/115776">Ali Khaled</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-08-24 18:14</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: As the New Global Sports Conference takes place in Riyadh over the weekend, one man in particular will look back on the summer with immense pride.</p> <p> Ralf Reichert, the CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, has just overseen a tournament of 22 competitions, across eight weeks, with prize money of $60 million on offer.</p> <p> The theme of the second edition of the NGSC is “The Future of Fandom” and, appropriately for Reichert, the fan engagement at the Esports World Cup exceeded all expectations.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/24/4517138-1172278344.png" width="1096" height="692" alt="Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. (Supplied)" title="Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/new-global-sports-conference">The New Global Sports Conference</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:17:05 +0000 daniel.fountain 2568675 at