After the success achieved by the women’s national team of E-Sports who represented Peru and won the gold medal At the Bolivarian Games of the Bicentennial Ayacucho 2024, the Peruvian Federation of Electronic Sports has been working on the organization of the world championship ‘Global Esports Tour 2025’ to be held in Lima in November.
This top-level competition will feature the participation of the main international DOTA 2 references and not only projects Peru internationally, but also promotes economic and sporting growth at the local level.
Titles like ‘Dota 2’, ‘League of Legends’ and ‘Mobile Legends’ bring together millions of fans and players at international events and thanks to their growing popularity, E-sports has achieved the status of a recognized sporting discipline, generating professional opportunities and fostering a vibrant community around the world.
The creation of the Peruvian Sports Federation of ‘Esports’ has marked a before and after for competitive video games in the country. This body works to professionalize ‘E-sports’, open new opportunities for players and attract world-class events.
It is important to highlight the impact of the Peruvian Electronic Sports Federation in the Bolivarian Ayacucho 2024 games where the Dota 2 national teams were included as an official discipline in the event and, Peru stood out with a gold medal in the women’s category and a solid performance by the men’s team that reached the semifinals.
The gold medal obtained by the women’s team added to the overall medal table, highlighting the growing relevance of competitive video games as a recognized sporting discipline.
This achievement reflects the joint effort of players, coaches and the Federation to position Peruvian E-sports at the top.
In Peru, E-sports are not just a form of entertainment, they represent an economic, social and cultural opportunity.
With more than 11 million ‘Gamers’ in the country, 30% of the population identifies with this community.
Games like Dota 2 have a special place in Peruvian history, with its roots in internet booths and its relevance in international competitions.
The triumph of the Peruvian teams in the Bolivarian Games not only highlights national talent, but also inspires future generations of ‘Gamers’.
Peru is ready to lead the way towards the professionalization of E-sports in the region, demonstrating that video games are more than a passion: they are a discipline that transcends borders.