IeSF has successfully run World Championships from 2009. From humble beginnings the founder member federations pursued the vision of having an international federation for esports that would both guide the sport to become fully accredited as well as protect the rights of the esports athletes themselves.
Details of the past World Championships is as follows:
| Year | Venue |
| 2017 | Busan – South Korea |
| 2016 | Jakarta – Indonesia |
| 2015 | Seoul – South Korea |
| 2014 | Baku – Azerbaijan |
| 2013 | Bucharest – Romania |
| 2012 | Cheonan – South Korea |
| 2011 | Andong - South Korea |
| 2010 | Daegu - South Korea |
| 2009 | Taebaek - South Korea |
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has ensured that South Africa has had a presence at each every one.
South Africa's participation is as follows:
South Africa's participation is as follows:
| Year | South African players | # of players |
| 2017 | Ryan Van Schalkwyk, James Hulett, Leander van Schalkwyk, Esmari Swart, Rojuan Kuba, Brandon Fester, Brett Whitehead, Connor Cryans, Gregory Wessels, Kyle Taylor, Alasdair Donaldson, Ryan Boyes (Manager) | 12 |
| 2016 | Maryke Kennard, Johan Uys, Johan van Breda, Taylor Rose, Matthew Smith, Francois Mouton, Jessie Joubert, Lyle Jeacocks, Leandré Sparks, Dillon Justus, Simon Zandstra, Jason Batzofin (Manager) | 12 |
| 2015 | Maryke Kennard, Johan Uys, Wynand Meiring, Nathan Anderson, Matthew Smith, Taylor Rose, Vasudev Stringer, Cameron Tilley, Ryan Boyes (Manager) | 9 |
| 2014 | Morizane Boyes, Yolandi Williams, Ion Todd, Jason Bredberg, Dylan Henderson, Saleem Manjoo, Timothy van Reenen Mostert, Barry West, Nathan Anderson, Ryan Boyes (Manager) | 10 |
| 2013 | Lyrene Kühn, Yolandi Williams, Conradie van Heerden, Myburg Brink, Willem Strȍfeldt, Kyle Rhoodie, Marco Botha | 7 |
| 2012 | Lyrene Kühn, Gabriella Isaacs, Robert Botha, Vittorio Puissa | 4 |
| 2011 | Robert Botha, Ian Pillay | 2 |
| 2010 | Matthew Putter, Rolando de Alveira, Abu Bakar Ebrahiem, Magiel de Lange | 4 |
| 2009 | Ruben de Freitas, Xola Magwana | 2 |
Thus the MSSA is already in full gear getting ready for IESF's 2018 World Championships.
Players are requested to consult MSSA's 2018 Calendar of Events in order to take the opportunity to qualify for the coveted National Team Trials.
Players are requested to consult MSSA's 2018 Calendar of Events in order to take the opportunity to qualify for the coveted National Team Trials.
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