Astana is welcoming the world’s top athletes, esports
players, and Dota 2 stars for the international multisport tournament, the
Games of the Future. The event kicks off tomorrow and will run through August
9. Over the next two weeks, more than 800 competitors from over 50 countries
will take part in the tournament’s unique phygital disciplines. A defining
feature of this year's edition is its club-based format, which will see the
world’s leading esports players form international teams and compete first in
virtual challenges before facing off in real-world sporting events on the
basketball court, tatami, and football pitch. The competitions will take place
at four of Astana’s major sports venues. The Games of the Future, with a total
prize pool of more than $4.5 million, will also host the Phygital Summit,
bringing together around 250 international guests, including members of foreign
governments. At a press conference in Astana, Dan Merkley, CEO of Phygital
International, highlighted both the scale of the event and the city's readiness
to host it.
«My first visit to Astana was in December of 2024. I
looked at venues that were candidate venues, and I was so impressed by their
readiness to host such a global event, one that would be streamed and broadcast
and consumed by the entire world. Yes, Astana and your local delivery teams are
ready to host the Games of the Future, and we're very pleased with the preparations
and have full confidence in the team,» Merkley said.
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