The Danish sports brand "Hummel" held an "eSports Event for People with Disabilities" in collaboration with Gamba Osaka's Gamba Dream Project.
The event offered participants with disabilities the chance to compete against eFootball pro gamer GENKI Morita and socialize through eSports.
eSports Event for People With Disabilities Held!
The "eSports Event for People with Disabilities" was held at Panasonic Stadium Suita in cooperation with the Gamba Dream Project (hereinafter GDP).
GDP is a project Gamba Osaka started this season.
The goal of the project is to bring smiles to the local community by inviting 25 people to every home game—approximately 500 people annually—including those with disabilities and intractable diseases, local seniors, and residents of children's homes.
This event was held to coincide with Gamba Osaka's 22nd match against Yokohama F. Marinos, and participants included people with cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and amputations.
They competed against eFootball pro gamer GENKI Morita (@pes_progamer), playing soccer games, racing games, and puzzle games.
GENKI Morita commented, "Everyone is all smiles. Playing games together and cheering together. Regardless of whether there is a disability or a difference in age, being able to do it for entertainment makes people smile more and brings them closer."
In addition, Jiro Higashi of TECRIO inc. also participated in the operation, emphasizing the benefit of eSports, where various people, including those with and without disabilities, as well as children and adults, can enjoy playing together by using auxiliary devices.
Please check the Hummel official website for more details about the event.
About Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka is a professional soccer club belonging to the J1 League, based in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture.
They have won numerous titles, including the AFC Champions League in 2008 and the J1 League, Emperor's Cup, and J.League Cup triple crown in 2014.
The club also contributes to the revitalization of the local community through events and projects targeting local children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
It aims to continue growing with the community and provide dreams and inspiration to society through soccer in the future.
Please check the Gamba Osaka official website for more details about Gamba Osaka.