Atlanta, September 2, 2025 – The Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) announced a strategic partnership with the United States Esports Federation (USEF.gg) to strengthen collaboration between Asia and the United States in advancing, promoting, and developing esports through premier events, educational initiatives, and development programs.

NASEF (the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations) and USEF.gg both operate under the umbrella of the 501(c)3 non-profit World Wide Scholastic Esports Foundation. USEF.gg, recognized for its history in youth engagement and global operations with affiliates in 34 countries, will work alongside AESF to foster deeper international collaboration and strengthen the esports ecosystem across both regions.

The partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by AESF President Mr. Santi Lothong and USEF President Mr. Gerald Solomon on Monday. The agreement outlines cooperation in several key areas, including the co-development of cross-border esports activities between Asia and the United States, the establishment of education initiatives such as academic exchanges and certification programs for athletes and students, and the enhancement of professional development for coaches, referees, and administrators. Both Federations have also committed to strengthening governance structures and aligning their efforts with the Olympic Movement to ensure the sustainable growth of esports globally.

AESF President Mr. Santi Lothong welcomed the partnership, highlighting its significance as AESF’s first collaboration with USEF.gg. He remarked, “We are confident this partnership will allow both Federations to learn greatly from one another. The United States has a well-established esports ecosystem that Asia can draw inspiration from, while Asia brings valuable experience from the esports Olympic movement, particularly as esports prepares for its second consecutive inclusion at the 20^thAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.”

“AESF has clearly demonstrated its leadership as the gold standard in esports in Asia,” said Gerald Solomon, USEF.gg President. “USEF is honored to partner with them to share our respective expertise. This partnership will benefit the entire esports ecosystem ranging from the individual to the community, to member Federations and countries. The opportunities to learn and grow together are endless and exciting.”

For further information, please reach out to the AESF Media Team via email at [email protected]or visit www.aesf.com. Stay updated by following AESF Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Twitch channels @AESF_Official. Similarly, contact [email protected] for USEF.gg interviews or information, and visit USEF.GG at USEF.gg or on Instagram at USEF_GG and Twitter/X at GG_USEF.

About Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF):

Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) is the only authorized Electronic Sports Federation by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). It is the only official governing body of electronic sports in Asia. It aims to enhance the quality and professional governance of esports; support and oversee the development of esports in the Asia region; and nurture the development of world-class athletes for success in the international arena.

About United States Esports Federation (USEF):

The United States Esports Federation, part of www.nasef.org, is the premier hub for gaming and esports excellence based in the United States. With a six-year history of youth engagement and global operations, USEF.gg is responsible for esports education and competitions nationally and internationally, with affiliates in 34countries and significant experience in grassroots and academic-level esports. USEF.GG and its scholastic partner NASEF both operate under the umbrella of the 501(c)3 non-profit World Wide Scholastic Esports Foundation.

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