British Arena to Host IDEG26
IDEG26 will be hosted by Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes KCB CBE, President UK Armed Forces Esports (former deputy Commander CSOC) and Chester King, President British Esports Federation.
Louise Sandher-Jones
“We need to recognise and celebrate the incredible potential of esports to build cyber skills, digital literacy, teamwork and critical thinking helping our service people operate under pressure and assimilate information at speed.”
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International Defence Esports Games
The International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) is the first ever global esports championships for Military and Armed Forces personnel from across NATO members and other partner nations.
Supported by the British Esports Federation, IDEG will use the popularity of competitive video gaming (esports) to create a fun, collaborative and positive environment to showcase future cyber and digital skills and talent for the Armed Forces.
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