Kiwi to represent New Zealand at the IESF Esports World Championships this December
Friday 15th November 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The New Zealand Esports Federation are proud to announce New Zealand’s top TEKKEN 7 player Daniel “Wowzer” Cossington
has been selected to represent the nation as an E Black on the world stage at the 11th IESF World Championships in
Seoul, South Korea this December.
The IESF World Championship is hosted by the International Esports Federation (IESF). The IESF is the world’s peak body
for esports with 56 National Federation members including New Zealand. They work to promote esport as a true sport and
host the annual IESF World Championship and events focused on developing the esports ecosystem, including establishing
standards and certifications for referees and players. Twenty of the IESF members national governments recognise esports
as sport either directly or through their National Olympic Committees or National Sport Agencies.
2019’s event will be the first year Team New Zealand (E Blacks) will compete as a full member of the International
Esports Federation after its historic unanimous vote in 2018. NZESF President Ben Lenihan is excited for Team New
Zealand to once again showcase their fighting game talent on the global stage.
“Seoul is the mecca of esports cities and home to some of the best players and teams in the world,” he says. “Being able
to send a Kiwi competitor to participate in Korea, as a full member of the IESF, is an honour and privilege for the
NZESF.”
Cossington will participate as an E Black playing TEKKEN 7, one of the most popular fighting game titles in the world.
TEKKEN 7 is one of three official titles of the 11th IESF World Championship. Even though national pride is paramount,
there is a prize pool to compete for. IESF’s 11th World Championship prize pool totals USD $25,000.00.
"I feel extremely honoured to be representing New Zealand as an E Black against the best in the world” the latest E
Blacks member says. “I am super excited to show what Kiwi Tekken has to offer in Seoul next month.”
Cossington was chosen to represent the E Blacks by the NZESF’s selection committee. His 2019 performance in local and
Australian tournaments established his credentials as an elite player to represent New Zealand at the World
Championship.
The E Blacks are collaborating with the Sky Sport Breakers esports outfit Black Sheep NZ for the competition, who will
provide support staff and structure whilst Wowzer competes. The NZESF are also partnering with local sportswear provider
ONU Sportswear, who will be providing the full loadout of team kit for the travelling squad.
Other member companies supporting New Zealand’s run for gold include; LetsPlay.Live, Kanga Esports, McDonald McVeagh,
Playtech and VADR.
For more information on the NZESF, visit https://www.esf.nz/
Tournament Overview:
Event: 11th IESF World Championships
Host City: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Date: 2019 December 11th – 15th (tournament period: 12th – 14th)
Organizer: IESF
How to Watch: https://www.twitch.tv/iesf_tv
IESF’s 11th Esport World Championship Seoul 2019 shall be held from December 11th to 15th, featuring three (3) game
titles, being; DOTA 2, Tekken 7 and PES Football 2020.
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