KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian e-sports athletes vying for a spot at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand will undergo a series of bootcamps to evaluate their readiness and commitment.
Malaysia Esports Federation (MESF) president Muhammad Naim Al-Amin said the bootcamps, scheduled between September and November, will involve intensive training, match simulations, gameplay analysis, professional coaching, as well as mental preparation and patriotic elements
“Selection will not be based solely on current performance. Athletes must attend several bootcamps during which we will assess their performance and commitment before naming the final squad,” he said yesterday.
He also confirmed that eFootball Mobile will not be featured in the upcoming SEA Games.
Muhammad Naim said the host nation has confirmed four titles for competition: Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Arena Of Valor, FC Online and Free Fire.
“We will be competing in all four titles. At present, we have a longlist of players for each game,” he added.
At the previous edition in Cambodia, Malaysia secured two silver and two bronze medals in e-sports. The country last won gold in the discipline at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines through Dr Yew Weng Kean.