The Swedish Mayor pleads with the Government for a Tournament Esports

The Pandemic of Covid-19 has hindered a large part of human life, including live events. Unfortunately, restrictions have had a serious impact on the video game industry, the cancellation of video game events behind video games.

The extent of restrictions is visible in Tournaments Esports, because many have been limited to online game only or at LAN events without fans. Today, the Mayor of Sweden, Anna Jeremy, wrote to the Swedish government to point out the importance of CS tournaments: GO and Esports for the country and ask that they take place in Sweden.

The letter begins by reporting that the government would make a mistake by moving the Swedish Countryside tournament, as it did with the Data International, which was moved to Bucharest just two weeks ago. The mayor indicates that the positive side effect of these tournaments is an increase in revenue for hotels, restaurants, businesses and the rich Swedish culture. The mayor naturally notes the importance of restrictions to fight against the pandemic and that it is very necessary, but that most people present would at least partially vaccinated with their first dose.

In conclusion, Jeremy said that the tournament organized in Sweden would signal to the world that Sweden is a home for Esports. In a letter of follow-up of the Mayor to an organization of Esport, she noted that Esport is the future and that she would do her best so that the tournament takes place in Sweden.

What do you think of the mayor's position? Should Sweden make a compromise to allow the CS Tournament: GO to take place regardless of the restrictions? What do you think of the growth of Esport? Tell us about your reflections in the comments below or on Twitter and Facebook.

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