Untold stories about the “behind the scenes” of eSports at SEA Games 31-Information Technology

For those in the eSport organizers, the past 10 days are 10 working days and nights.

That’s it SEA Games 31 Hosted by Vietnam, all competitions have ended. With 205 gold medals (HCV), 125 silver medals (HCB) and 116 bronze medals (bronze), Vietnam sports delegation ranked first overall. In which, eSports alone has contributed 4 gold medals and 3 silver medals.

At the 31st SEA Games, there were 8 eSports subjects with 10 competition contents that took place from May 13 to 22 at the National Convention Center (Hanoi). All eSport matches are livestreamed on social media platforms YouTube and Facebook, even some outstanding subjects like Lien Quan Mobile were also reported live by VTV5.

In each match, eSports fans watching live at the National Convention Center or through the small screen have seen the spectacularly invested stages, the atmosphere is extremely bustling and vibrant, even the orchestra. The MC (host) is also very attentive with the ability to speak and interpret in multiple languages. Nothing to lose Soccer or other sports, good and thrilling situations were immediately replayed by the technical department for the audience to review.

Stage 400m² and 500m . LED screen² the grandeur of the Lien Quan Mobile arena at SEA Games 31.

The commentators have a deep understanding of each game and champion.

In addition to the MCs who can speak multiple languages, interpreters are also invited to assist with the interviews.

Talking to the media, Mr. Le Minh Tri – Marketing and E-Sports Director of Garena Vietnam (whose unit has 4 games released by them to compete at SEA Games 31) said, achieving success. The success of the past is thanks to the General Department of Physical Education and Sports and the Department of Physical Education and Sports for the masses to create conditions for eSport businesses in Vietnam to self-deploy eSport content at SEA Games 31. Garena Viet’s side Nam, this unit has more than 6 months of preparation.

Mr. Le Minh Tri – Marketing and eSports Director of Garena Vietnam.

“In fact, professional e-sports events in Vietnam have been held many times, and we have done many e-sports tournaments on a continental and global scale. Therefore, We have applied our experience and knowledge over the past 10 years and brought to the SEA Games the highest technical standards,” said Tri.

“We believe that, to a certain extent, we have met the expectations of the General Department of Physical Education and Sports and the Department of Mass Sports when trusting and empowering Garena Vietnam to organize itself. organize these contents”, added Mr. Tri.

Garena’s operating team works around the clock to ensure that the program is broadcast without incident.

Only 4 eSports, Lien Quan Mobile, League of Legends, Raid and Free Fire had to mobilize more than 670 people to support.

The photographers brought beautiful frames to viewers through the livestream.

For those in the eSport organizers, the past 10 days are 10 working days and nights.

At the same time, when giving a quick interview of VTV at the Vietnam National Convention Center, Mr. Le Minh Tri also revealed that Garena has carefully invested in the entire sound system, lighting, and stage design. , to the format of competition according to international standards. Even Garena’s operation team for 4 competitions at the SEA Games amounted to more than 670 people.

Garena is also very well prepared in terms of logistics with supporting a team of interpreters for each team of the competition in all countries. Most especially, all athletes are served meals, travel with a system of mid-match break rooms, practice rooms or private interview rooms in the competition area with a high security team.

When asked about the experience at the League of Legends content competition area, the Malaysian team shared: “The organization and support is very good. I really like Vietnam. Everyone is very friendly and nice. kind and we especially love the organizing team in the way they take care and help us. They are very kind and polite.”

The representative from the Philippines even bowed his head to thank him when asked about his experience at the eSports arena managed by Garena: “The organization and support are excellent. Thank you to the organizing team, especially to those of you who supported us back and forth on stage. Thank you all so much for supporting us.”

When asked about his experience with Lien Quan Mobile, the coach of the Malaysian team shared: “The organization in Vietnam is really great. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to attend a big event. and found the preparation is very professional: From the arrangement of machines, moving, and training for the team, all are very complete. I am very excited, satisfied and really enjoy this SEA Games.”

On behalf of the eSport community in Vietnam in particular and Southeast Asia in general, the writer would also like to thank the organizers of the eSport content at SEA Games 31. Thank you for bringing a new breeze to the Games. Sports in Southeast Asia this time, with eye-catching matches in a grand, vibrant space and beautiful frames on the livestream.

According to Ngoc Pham (Vietnamese people)