The main goal of the project is to create a legal framework for esports (or electronic sports), which includes the organization of competitions and the training of athletes. It also provides for the creation of conditions for the participation of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in international tournaments.
The draft law also proposes the official recognition of esports as a sport, the development of school and university leagues, as well as the formation of national teams.
Moreover, the document will outline rules for the participation of minors in competitions, including the need to obtain parental consent and adhere to age restrictions.
The justification for the draft law states that currently, esports in Kyrgyzstan is developing without any regulation: tournaments are organized by private entities, there is no unified system for conducting competitions, and there are no official national teams.
The initiators of the draft law are confident that its adoption will contribute to the development of the digital economy, the creation of new jobs, and the attraction of investments.
The text of the draft law can be found on the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Esports (electronic sports) are competitions in video games, where players or teams compete according to set rules. In several countries, this type of sport has already received official recognition, and international tournaments have prize pools in the millions of dollars.
