IESF is at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

IESF president, Colin Webster (second from the left) at the Asian Chess and Sports Organistions Conference.

Under the direction of Sheik Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan the Abu Dhabi Sports Council is hosting the Asian Chess and Sports Organizations Conference from 5th to 8th March 2019 in Abu Dhabi.

Luminaries from a number of sports and countries are present, and all applauded Sheik Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan's erudite opening address.

The purpose of the conference is to provide all attendees to benefit from successful experiences in order to achieve the ultimate heights in administration.

Topics being discussed are:

• Governmental bodies and private institutions.
• International and Asian Federations.
• Chess and other sports.
• Olympic Committees.
• Traditional and social media.
• Sports Activities Tour.

The inclusion of International Esports Federation (IESF) at such conference has shown a greater acceptance of esports as an accredited sport. The work done by IESF and its member federations is thus beginning to produce fruit - although, there is still a long way to go.