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Inclusion in Asian Games to play pivotal role in promoting esports culture and participation

Inclusion in Asian Games to play pivotal role in promoting esports culture and participation
August 3, 2023
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Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

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14th December 2021 - FIFA launches new commercial partnership packages for Women’s football, Men’s Football and esports


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