Culture - Sports

Over 100 athletes compete at Esports Championship Asia 2025 in Can Tho

The three-day event features over 100 athletes and referees from seven Asian countries, including China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Competitors will battle in the official events League of Legends and CrossFire, while the showcase event highlights digital sports dance Stepin.

Vice Chairman of the Can Tho municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Khoi speaks at the opening ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Vice Chairman of the Can Tho municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Khoi speaks at the opening ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho (VNA) – The Esports Championship Asia 2025 (ECA 2025) kicked off on November 20 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

The three-day event features over 100 athletes and referees from seven Asian countries, including China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Competitors will battle in the official events League of Legends and CrossFire, while the showcase event highlights digital sports dance Stepin.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Khoi described the championship as a vibrant and healthy platform that promotes the growth of the digital entertainment industry and enhances international cooperation.

He highlighted that hosting the event showcases Can Tho as a dynamic, creative city that blends tradition with modernity. The championship also aims to spread the message that Esports is a bridge of culture, creativity, and integration in the digital era, inspiring young people and attracting investment from global technology firms.

Can Tho has prepared extensively with modern facilities, technical infrastructure, security measures, traffic management, healthcare support, media promotion, and cultural exchanges to ensure the event’s success. The city hopes the championship will strengthen the Asian esports community, foster cultural exchange, and promote Can Tho as an international tourism destination.

the-thao1-201125.jpg
Athletes at the championship (Photo: VNA)

According to Do Viet Hung, Vice President of the Asian Electronic Sports Federation, Can Tho was chosen to host ECA 2025 due to its strategic location in the Mekong Delta, modern sports and tourism infrastructure, and its strong cultural identity. The city’s blend of tradition, technology, and hospitality makes it an ideal venue for an Asian-scale esports competition, a platform for athletes to showcase talent, connect cultures, promote tourism, and spark creativity among young people./.

VNA
#Can Tho #Esports Championship #Asia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam to host first Asian Esports Championships (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam to host Asian Esports Championships for the first time

Vietnam will host the Asian Esports Championships (ECA 2025) for the first time from November 19–22 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, marking a milestone in the country’s growing presence on the global esports stage, the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) has announced.

Representatives from the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association and the Asian Esports Federation sign the Memorandum of Understanding confirming Vietnam as host of the second Asian Esports Games. (Photo: AESF)

Vietnam to host second Asian Esports Games in 2026

VIRESA President Do Viet Hung, who also serves as AESF Vice President, highlighted Vietnam’s status as one of the fastest-growing esports markets in the region, with over 28 million participants across more than 10 popular disciplines.

Do Viet Hung, first President of the Southeast Asian Esports Federation (SEAEF). (Photo: tdtt.gov.vn)

Vietnam elected first chair of Southeast Asian esports federation

To enhance cooperation, promote growth, and unlock the full potential of esports in Southeast Asia, representatives of the participating nations convened to elect the first Executive Committee of SEAEF for the 2025–2029 term. Do Viet Hung, President of VIRESA, was elected as the Federation’s first President.

See more

The shooting duo Trinh Thu Vinh and Pham Quang Huy of Vietnam win a silver medal in the 10m mixed team air pistol event. (Photo: VNA)

SEA Games 33: Shooting, Wushu secure silvers

On the Wushu mat, Dang Tran Phuong Nhi secured a silver medal after competing in the women’s southern fist, southern staff and southern broadsword events, finishing with a total score of 29.112 points.

Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh competes in the women’s 10m air pistol team event. (Photo: VNA)

SEA Games 33: Vietnam excels with record-breaking performances

The trio of Nguyen Thuy Trang, Trinh Thu Vinh and Trieu Thi Hoa Hong delivered an impressive performance in the women’s 10m air pistol team event on December 14. Competing with consistency and precision, the Vietnamese shooters amassed a total of 1,711 points to win the gold medal and shatter the SEA Games record.

Director Dang Thai Huyen (second from left) and actors of 'Red Rain'. (Photo courtesy of VFDA)

‘Red Rain’ closes Vietnamese Film Week in Paris

Adapted from the novel by Chu Lai, ‘Red Rain’ draws inspiration from the 81-day battle to defend the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel in 1972. The film has stormed into the history books as Vietnam’s highest-grossing domestic film of all time, with 700 billion VND (nearly 26.5 million USD) in revenue.

A visitor learn about the traditional embroidery craft of the Pa Di ethnic group in Muong Khuong commune (Photo: VNA)

Lao Cai works hard to preserve Pa Di people’s traditional crafts

To preserve their cultural heritage and values, and prevent traditional crafts, especially traditional costume-making, from fading away, the Pa Di people in Muong Khuong, Lao Cai province, are actively working with local authorities and agencies on preservation efforts.

German friends taste Vietnamese pho (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam Pho Day launched in Europe amid broader culinary push

Prior to the launch, the Vietnamese Embassy encouraged businesses and restaurants throughout Germany to join in the event. By December 12, six partners had signed up via the We Love Pho organisation's website (welovepho.org), committing to promotional posts, website and social media shares, features in Vietnamese language media, and special discounts for pho customers during the event.

This is Nguyen Thi Huong's second gold at SEA Games 33 and her 10th gold in her career. (File photo: tuoitre.vn)

SEA Games 33: Vietnam win gold in women's canoe double

In the qualifying round, they led with a time of 44.875 seconds. In the final, the duo continued to display outstanding form, completing the race in 43.419 seconds, finishing first ahead of strong competitors from Indonesia and Thailand.