Busan, 11 February 2026 – The European Esports Federation (EEF) has entered into a partnership with HealthyGaming, an organization running development, education and well-being programs dedicated to promoting the health and well-being within the gaming and esports communities focused on prevention, intervention, and certifications across physical, mental and social health advocacy, awareness, education, research and support. The Partnership Agreement was signed during the World Esports Summit. This partnership will enable EEF to strengthen its efforts to improve the well-being and the support for athletes, professionals, member federations and other key stakeholders in the esports ecosystem through development, education and certifications through state-of-the-art initiatives specialized for esports. This partnership also extends to research projects that will support the development of evidence-based guidelines for healthier gaming practices, along with joint participation in strategic and operative federational initiatives to propel the esports industry forward.
“At EEF, we believe that this will help strengthen our support not only for our athletes, but also for each of our member federations and we see this partnership as a key alignment with our values and an opportunity in strengthening our intercontinental collaboration activities with AESF who both EEF and HealthyGaming are collaborating with today to build equal, top level standards for all esports professionals in Europe and beyond” said Mr. Lukasz Klimczyk, Secretary General EEF. “By partnering with HealthyGaming, we aim to develop new initiatives that not only address mental health, but overall esports industry development in Europe to manage challenges on all levels – from grassroots to competitive play and ensure that esports in Europe continues to grow as a positive part of society.”
“HealthyGaming is delighted to enter into this partnership with EEF. This will contribute positively to the legacy we aim to create in gaming through the work we do, safeguarding both the current and future generations of gamers and esports professionals while enabling each individual to utilize the advantages of gaming and esports. We were very happy to learn more about the positive impact Lukasz, Elin (Yoojung Moen) and the rest of the EEF team is working on creating and we sincerely look forward to contributing to their legacy through initiatives creating tangible, measurable and positive esports ecosystem impact that fosters a healthy, sustainable and inclusive ecosystem for all.” said Mr. Christoffer Johansson, HealthyGaming CEO.
The signing was witnessed by HRH Prince Omar bin Faisal, AESF and IESF Board Member, and Elin Yoojung Moen, EEF Vice President.
This partnership will continue to work towards strengthening the esports federations and create a healthier esports environment that puts great emphasis and importance on responsible gaming while contributing to a fruitful and prosperous esports ecosystem.
