Announcement: Integrity and Anti-Doping Training Session for eSports Stakeholders

The Japan eSports Union (Chairman: Hideki Hayakawa, hereinafter "JESU") announced that it held an Integrity and Anti-Doping training session for eSports stakeholders at Japan Sport Olympic Square on Saturday, April 11th.

Integrity (dignity, honesty), along with compliance (adherence to laws and regulations), is one of the important qualities required of eSports players. Furthermore, anti-doping is a crucial regulation that demands strict adherence, similar to physical sports.

Compliance is also an indispensable issue for eSports players to protect their accumulated careers and team trust, and to gain support from more fans and sponsors. Since 2024, JESU has been conducting training sessions for eSports stakeholders to enhance responsibility and trust.

The training session, held offline at Japan Sport Olympic Square, saw broad participation from individuals involved in the eSports business, primarily professional players and team personnel. The three-hour session was structured into three parts: "Integrity," "Anti-Doping," and "Interview Response," where participants learned through practical exercises for each topic.

In the first part, the compliance training, JESU Director Suzuki, who has been involved in the eSports business for over 15 years, lectured on the importance of trust, incorporating recent case studies. During the training, player Tokido, who participated as an audience member, spoke about the awareness of sponsors, stating, "We must give back more than we receive."

Mr. Yamamoto, who was in charge of the anti-doping training, explained various rules with the desire to "make anti-doping, which is proof of innocence, a part of eSports culture." In the third part, practical interview training was conducted based on announcer Shinohara's unique perspective on "how players are perceived by the media."

JESU will continue its efforts as the central governing body for eSports in Japan to hold training sessions on integrity, anti-doping, and compliance, and to continuously work towards raising the awareness of players and related personnel.

About the Japan eSports Union (JESU) The Japan eSports Union, a general incorporated association, aims to promote and develop eSports in Japan, and to improve the competitive abilities and spread the spirit of sportsmanship among the public, especially young people. To increase recognition of eSports and expand opportunities for eSports players, JESU undertakes various initiatives such as certifying competitive titles, issuing professional licenses for players, and dispatching players to international eSports tournaments including the Asian Games. Furthermore, with the support of the following sponsor companies and organizations, JESU strives to develop the domestic eSports industry. (The organization name was changed from "Japan eSports Federation" to "Japan eSports Union" from August 2025.) JESU Official Sponsors: Mouse Computer Co., Ltd., Kowa Company, Ltd., TOPPAN Inc., MegRhythm, Mizuno Corporation JESU Official Suppliers: Men's Biore, Mizuno Corporation Activity Grants: Kozuki Foundation, Mizuno Sports Promotion Foundation Cooperation: Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), Japan Online Game Association (JOGA) Endorsement: Japan Amusement Industry Association (JAIA), Digital Media Association (AMD)