Copa Rica 2023
Copa Rica Esports 2023: Showcasing Young Talent in Dominican Esports
Copa Rica Esports 2023, held on May 6th at the Universidad Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) auditorium, marked another successful edition of the premier esports event for children and youth in the Dominican Republic. This year’s competition featured over 40 educational institutions from Santo Domingo and Santiago, attracting more than 1,000 attendees and 20,000 unique online viewers through various streaming platforms.
Event Highlights:
More than 40 participating educational institutions
Over 1,000 attendees
20,000 unique streaming viewers
Categories and Games:
Copa Rica Esports 2023 featured three popular games, divided into two age categories:
Category A (13-18 years): FIFA, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Category B (8-12 years): FIFA, Rocket League
Event Structure:
The event began with online qualifiers from April 24th to May 3rd, culminating in the exciting live finals on May 6th. The tournament offered over a million pesos in prizes to the top teams, further motivating participants to deliver their best performances.
Support and Certification:
Copa Rica Esports 2023 was backed by the Federación Dominicana de Deportes Electrónicos (FDDE), ensuring a well-organized and credible competition. The support from Grupo Rica highlighted the event’s importance in promoting esports among the younger generation.
Copa Rica Esports 2023 was a testament to the growing enthusiasm for esports among young people in the Dominican Republic. Blink Esports is proud to have facilitated this platform for budding esports talents to shine. As we look forward to future editions, the success of this event sets a high standard for youth esports competitions in the region.
