Tencent Esports has entered into a ten-year strategic partnership with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), becoming the official esports technology partner for the organization. The agreement was formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during the OCA executive board meeting in Bahrain in October 2025.

As part of this collaboration, Yati Zhang, director at Tencent Esports, has been appointed as the OCA’s esports manager, further strengthening the institutional ties between the two organizations.

Dr. Husain Al-Musallam, OCA director, commented on the partnership, highlighting the trust and cooperation built over the past decade. He noted that this agreement represents more than just a title change, but a shared responsibility to advance the esports industry in Asia. According to Dr. Al-Musallam, this partnership marks a shift from simple participation to collaborative system-building within Asian esports.

Building on its technical contributions at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Tencent Esports is introducing the Tencent Esports Competition System (ECS). This system, developed from experience supporting major tournaments, aims to provide comprehensive technical support for future Asian Games and other large-scale events, ensuring fair and consistent competition standards.

Hou Miao, general manager of Tencent Esports and vice president of Tencent Games, emphasized the importance of creating a sustainable and replicable framework for integrating esports into the global sports landscape. He described a vision driven by three pillars: the publisher technology ecosystem as a source of innovation, continental and global sports organizations like the OCA as authoritative platforms, and national and regional esports strategies as key to implementation.

Looking ahead, Hou Miao expressed enthusiasm for the next decade of cooperation, aiming to establish a robust and collaborative model for esports development in Asia. He introduced the ‘Tri-Pillar Drive’ integrated development model as a guiding framework for the industry’s future growth.

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