Istanbul is playing host to the second edition of the Global Esports Games ©British Esports

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The Games began with GEFcon which aimed to bring together "diverse voices from around the world and explore the limitless potential of esports" ©British Esports
The Games began with GEFcon which aimed to bring together "diverse voices from around the world and explore the limitless potential of esports" ©British Esports
Proceedings began with a discussion on the global esports landscape, before a focus on Turkey and the potential for esports among young people ©British Esports
Proceedings began with a discussion on the global esports landscape, before a focus on Turkey and the potential for esports among young people ©British Esports
Vice-president of the Gaming and Esports Federation of Ireland Adrian Lismore, right, feels esports deserves to be recognised as a sport in more countries which will be the next step in its development ©British Esports
Vice-president of the Gaming and Esports Federation of Ireland Adrian Lismore, right, feels esports deserves to be recognised as a sport in more countries which will be the next step in its development ©British Esports
British Esports chief executive Chester King, right, predicted a more diverse and inclusive esports landscape in five years time with more women especially involved in the industry ©British Esports
British Esports chief executive Chester King, right, predicted a more diverse and inclusive esports landscape in five years time with more women especially involved in the industry ©British Esports
Talks also centred around how esports and digital media has expanded career opportunities for young people, with content creators becoming so popular in recent years ©British Esports
Talks also centred around how esports and digital media has expanded career opportunities for young people, with content creators becoming so popular in recent years ©British Esports
GEFcon took place before the beginning of the Global Esports Games finals, while practice sessions were held prior to competition ©British Esports
GEFcon took place before the beginning of the Global Esports Games finals, while practice sessions were held prior to competition ©British Esports
National delegations have been arriving throughout the last two days as more than 300 players from 65 countries and territories are due to compete ©British Esports
National delegations have been arriving throughout the last two days as more than 300 players from 65 countries and territories are due to compete ©British Esports
Competitions are set to take place across PUBG Mobile, Dota 2, eFootball 2023, and Street Fighter V ©British Esports
Competitions are set to take place across PUBG Mobile, Dota 2, eFootball 2023, and Street Fighter V ©British Esports
The first medals are set to be won in Dota 2 as the women's finals are scheduled to close out the day's action while the other games will be in their semi-final stages ©British Esports
The first medals are set to be won in Dota 2 as the women's finals are scheduled to close out the day's action while the other games will be in their semi-final stages ©British Esports