Not that long ago, many kids looked to the world of sport for their heroes.
In the City of Logan that has traditionally been rugby league, AFL and soccer.
Our city is blessed with a rich sporting heritage and has unearthed Olympians and sporting stars that have represented Australia on the world stage.
Now a new type of sporting hero is emerging – those who dominate in the competitive and lucrative world of Esports.
An increasing number of gamers are turning what was once a hobby into fully-fledged careers.
In just a few short years, Esports has taken the world by storm and captured the hearts and minds of millions of players worldwide.
Titles such as League of Legends, Fortnite, Dota 2, and CS:GO are the playing fields for a constantly growing and thriving Esports community.
According to the Australian Esports League, professional players from all corners of the globe now number in the tens of thousands.
The City of Logan recognises the value of this booming billion-dollar industry and is not only hosting major events, but also supporting the industry.
From March 25-26, the city will host the Logan Esports Cup at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
The event will attract hundreds of gamers and is supported by Logan City Council’s Event Attraction Program.
We proudly hosted the event at Logan Metro in 2022 after recognising the growing number of passionate players in the city.
Gamers from all walks will battle it out for the prestigious title of Logan Cup Champion and a slice of the $1000 prize pool.
School pride is also on the line in the tournament’s high school competition.
A special feature of the event will be educational workshops for gamers, parents and teachers to explore the careers and opportunities available in Esports and gaming.
It will also look at player welfare and the benefits associated with this exciting phenomenon.
Council will continue to identify the jobs of the future and support our young residents.
And who knows – one day we might even see Esports in the Olympics?
When Logan Martin was just a boy riding BMX freestyle at Beenleigh’s Doug Larsen Park, he couldn’t have imagined that one day his skills would be showcased on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Now the Crestmead-raised Olympic gold medallist is an international hero after his victory in the sport’s debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
The same might be said for the hundreds of gamers about to crush it at the Logan Esports Cup.
