Singapore Is Ready To Host Inaugural Olympic Esports Week 2023

TeamSG Athletes in attendance at the official launch of OEW 2023 at OCBC Square in late May. Photo Credit : SportSG

Singapore's 17-member contingent is totally psyched and ready to compete against the world's best, at the very first in-person finals of the Olympic Esports Series 2023. Taking place at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from 22 to 25 June 2023, more than 110 players from around the world will compete in 10 sporting disciplines of the inaugural Olympic Esports Week (OEW). 

With the latest unveiling of Woonie Chong (Baseball), 1998 Asian Games champion Colin Ng (Sailing) and Andrew Arriola (tennis), Singapore will be represented by 17 players across 9 virtual sports. Finalists for the Olympic Esports Series were selected following a rigorous process led by the respective game publishers, International Federations, and local National Sports Associations. 

(3rd from Left) TeamSG's Colin Ng at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines. Photo Credit : sailing.org.sg

Colin Ng, a veteran sailor with multiple SEA Games medals and an Asian Games title, is relishing the opportunity to represent Singapore again in a different discipline. The 44-year-old, who won gold at the 1993 and 2015 SEA Games in Singapore said, “I’m very proud and excited to compete in the finals of the Olympic Esports Series 2023. Having represented Singapore at the Asian Games and the SEA Games, competing on home soil is always extra special.

The Olympic Esports Week is a major sporting milestone for Singapore and it is a privilege to be a part of this. I’m looking forward to the challenge of competing in a different sailing format against the world’s best. It will definitely not be easy, but I am up for the challenge. It will also be wonderful to be competing in front of a home crowd again – a feeling that never gets old and I hope my fellow Singaporeans will enjoy the competition and come support Team Singapore!”

The sport of Taekwondo will feature at OEW 2023 in Singapore. Photo Credit : olympics.com

Local Organising Committee Co-chair, Mark Chay said: “We are days away from the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, and it is set to be the world’s largest gathering of virtual sports. Not only do we have 10 exciting live finals where the first Olympic Esports Series winners will be crowned, we also have several exhibition matches taking place throughout the week, with popular titles like Street Fighter, Rocket League and NBA2K. Those eager to be part of the action or who are feeling inspired by the exciting esports battles can also try the games for themselves at the Free-To-Play zone, where more than 15 virtual games will be featured. We look forward to welcoming athletes, officials, industry leaders and spectators to the very first Olympic Esports Week.”

In addition to the thrilling battles at the Olympic Esports Series finals, visitors to the Olympic Esports Week can also be entertained by the exhibition matches on display. Top players will face off against each other in show matches, with popular titles including Rocket League, Street Fighter 6 and eFIBA on NBA2K23. The schedule for the exhibition matches at the Olympic Esports Week is available here.  

Members of the public at the OEW 2023 Event launch in May at the OCBC Square, having fun with Esports games.  Photo Credit : SportSG

Members of the public who want to challenge themselves and test their skills can enjoy the games for themselves at the Free To Play Zone. With games such as Just Dance, Gran Turismo and Zwift, spectators can step into the shoes of an Olympic Esports Series athlete as they try out the games for themselves. The full line-up of games at the Olympic Esports Week Free To Play Zone is available here.

Motorsport will also feature at OEW 2023. Photo Credit : SportSG

Tickets to the Olympic Esports Week are available for purchase here with prices starting from $10 per day. 3-day passes are available from $20, while Day passes for families (two adults and two students) are also available from S$25.

The LIVE Streaming Dates/Timings of the Finals of the Olympic Esports Series are listed below. Click here to catch our Team Singapore players in action, on ActiveSG Circle.

The first Olympic Esports Week has also received strong support from local companies. Singtel, the official network connectivity provider, will enable competitors to play seamlessly through its high-speed broadband, and facilitate engagement with fans through its fastest 5G network which powers the roving community truck. Singapore Airlines is proud to be the official airline partner for the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in Singapore.