The agreement will reportedly guarantee the compliance of the Portuguese Esports Federation with ESIC’s Code of Ethics.

All future competitions to be organised or licensed by the Portuguese Esports Federation will have to comply with the ESIC’s Anti-Corruption Code, Player Code of Conduct and Anti-Doping Code.

The Portuguese Esports Federation was founded in 2016 and has since become a member of both the International Esports Federation and of the European Esports Federation.

"This is yet another step that we are doing in order to fulfil our mission of developing the Portuguese Esports Ecosystem, in accordance with a proper sports spirit, educational and cultural values and principles of active citizenship," Portuguese Esports Federation President Tiago Fernandes said.

"This allows our country’s players, coaches, referees and clubs to be assured that they will be participating in competitions that are fair and transparent and where integrity and loyalty are omnipresent, as well as true sportsmanship.

"This will also reassure the confidence of our commercial partners in investing in said competitions."

Fernandes also confirmed that the organisation is seeking to develop a national calendar, which will feature multiple game titles.

The ESIC was also formed in 2016.

The body says it aims to take responsibility for disruption, prevention, investigation and prosecution of all forms of cheating in esports.

This includes attempts to prevent match-manipulation and doping.

"It is such a pleasure to welcome the PESF into ESIC Membership," said Ian Smith, ESIC commissioner.

"Their commitment to the development of a vibrant grass roots scene in Portugal with integrity at the heart of it is very encouraging.

"We look forward to working with the team to embed our Codes into their rules and regulations and supporting them with their education initiatives to ensure the next generation has all the tools it needs to succeed fairly and with sportsmanship."