STC Bahrain is partnering with the Bahrain Schools and Collegiate Athletic Association (BSCAA) to launch the country's first FIFA 23 esports tournament, 'Battle of The Schools'.
The competition is open to students aged 11-19 and will feature a prize pool of $20,000, with registration open from now until April 28.
Qualifiers will be take place online from May 2 to May 10, followed by the in-person finals on May 13 and May 14.
Shaikh Zayed bin Faisal Al Khalifa, Chief of Governmental Affairs at STC Bahrain said, “We are excited to host the Bahrain leg of the FIFA23 eSports tournament for young football fans with a tailored gaming experience in one of the most popular video game titles.
"This first-of-its-kind school gaming tournament is a great initiative to bring the community together virtually and allow students to get involved in something stimulating and inspiring.”
“We encourage all schools and young gamers and football fans to come forward and demonstrate their skills while working on their communication and sportsmanship. We wish participants all the best and look forward to a thrilling gaming showcase.”
Dr. Shaikh Saqer Al Khalifa, President, BSCAA Added: "We appreciate and value STC’s active role in the sports and educational sector. We believe that this partnership will not only benefit students in Bahrain but also play a vital role in being an example to others to partner with us or other social entities in providing the best opportunities for future generations. Esports competitions provide promising educational opportunities and specifically a roadmap to the jobs we will witness tomorrow."
Find out more at the STC Battle Of The Schools website.
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