Students Nurtured by Yokosuka City's e-Sports Initiative Launch Their Own Venture, Establishing New Organization "Yokosuka eGeneration"

A group of student volunteers, active through Yokosuka City's "Yokosuka e-Sports Project," has established a new organization called "Yokosuka eGeneration (YeG)." Comprised of current and former members of high school e-sports clubs in the city, the group will collaborate with the city to host e-sports events, support local students, and build a regional community. This marks a successful outcome of the city's e-sports policy, which has focused on digital talent development, and the city will provide its full support.
電競,地方創生,日本NQ 75/100出典:PR Times

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A group of student volunteers who have been active through the "Yokosuka e-Sports Project" promoted by Yokosuka City, will now establish a new organization, "Yokosuka eGeneration." Yokosuka City's e-sports initiative has focused on the educational aspect, including the development of digital human resources. As new bearers for the popularization and promotion of e-sports, the city will also provide its full backup. 1. Organization Overview (1) Organization Name: Yokosuka eGeneration (Abbreviation: YeG) (2) Officers (current and graduate students of e-sports clubs from high schools within the city) ・Representative: Poyo (Sho Sato) ・Vice Representative: NovelKaye (Riku Tsuyama) ・Secretary-General / PR Director: Tellur (Riku Yamazaki) ・Finance Director: Ducky (Gaku Kawasaki) ・Creative Director: Emiria (Kowa Kamihori) (3) Official SNS ・X: @yokosuka_egen ・Instagram: @yokosuka_egen (4) Official HP ・https://tellurium587465.github.io/esports-yokosuka/ 2. Main Activities In collaboration with the city: ・Holding and managing e-sports events ・Support for students within the city (coaching and vitalizing the city's student community) ・Formation of a regional community and e-sports promotion activities. For the background and thoughts behind the establishment, please refer to the attached PDF document.