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Bahamas Esports Federation
AbbreviationBESF
Formation2018
TypeNational governing body
PurposeEsports development and promotion
HeadquartersNassau, The Bahamas
Region served
The Bahamas
President
Michael Armogan
AffiliationsInternational Esports Federation (IESF), Global Esports Federation (GEF), Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)
Websitebesf242.org

The Bahamas Esports Federation (BESF) is the national governing body for esports in The Bahamas.[1] It is a non-profit organization that promotes the regulation, growth, and participation of competitive gaming across the country. The federation is recognised by the Bahamas Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

History

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The concept for the federation originated in 2011, with formal formation efforts beginning in late 2018. BESF was officially registered in 2019 and gained recognition as the governing body for esports in The Bahamas by national and international organizations, including the International Esports Federation (IESF).[2]

It was co-founded by Michael Armogan and Deborah Hanna, and has since become a member of the Global Esports Federation (GEF) and the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC).

Objectives

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The federation’s stated objectives include:

  • Supporting the development of esports infrastructure and talent.
  • Promoting esports as a legitimate sport for youth engagement and development.
  • Facilitating participation in regional and international competitions.
  • Providing sanctioning and guidance for esports events held in The Bahamas.
  • Partnering with education stakeholders to advance scholastic esports.[3]

Activities

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Competitions and Events

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BESF organises national qualifiers and community tournaments, and supports international representation at events such as:

  • The IESF World Esports Championships in Bali (2022) and Iasi (2023)[4]
  • The Pan American Esports Championships in Santiago, Chile (2023)[5]
  • Skins Rivals League of Legends tournament against Mexico, Colombia, and others[6]
  • Friendly matches in Call of Duty against Jamaica and Colombia

The BESF also runs online and offline community tournaments and scholastic esports programs in collaboration with NASEF.[7]

Scholastic Esports

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Through its partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), BESF promotes curriculum-based programs integrating STEM/STEAM subjects, career pathways, and digital literacy through esports.[8]

Governance

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BESF operates as a non-profit, non-governmental, religiously neutral, and non-discriminatory organisation.[9] It serves as the official sanctioning body for esports tournaments held in The Bahamas and works with national stakeholders to advance policy related to esports recognition and development.

Executive Leadership

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  • Michael Armogan, President
  • Deborah Hanna, Secretary General
  • Tyler Gordon, Vice President of Events
  • Adam Hanna, Treasurer and Head Coach
  • Davaughn Dorsett, Assistant General Secretary

International Memberships

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BESF is a member of the following international bodies:

  • International Esports Federation (IESF)
  • Global Esports Federation (GEF)
  • Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC)
  • Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)

Notable Achievements

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  • Recognition by the Bahamas Olympic Committee and Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture[10]
  • Participation in IESF World Esports Championships (2022, 2023)[11]
  • Representation at Pan American Esports Games in Santiago, Chile (2023)[12]
  • Victory over Jamaica (3–1) and Colombia (3–0) in Call of Duty matches[13]
  • Participation in Skins Rivals League of Legends tournament[14]
  • Qualification for the IESF Americas Regionals in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (event held online)
  • Mobile Legends team roster included: Alexander Stubbs (Pancakez), Angelique Darville-Francique (Usagi), Belano Francique (Sounza), K'lan Butler (Yellow), and Jeronique Stubbs (Lucky_Back).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bahamians form BESF – Bahamas Esports Federation". The Tribune. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  2. ^ "Three new nations join International Esports Federation". Inside The Games. 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  3. ^ "Play and Learning Through Esports: The Bahamas Esports Federation to Implement Scholastic Esports Programs". NASEF. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  4. ^ "World eSports: Lucius finishes 33rd overall". The Tribune. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  5. ^ "Eric Bain represents the Bahamas well at the inaugural Pan Am Esports Championships". Sports in The Bahamas. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  6. ^ "The Bahamas Esports Federation on Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  7. ^ "Play and Learning Through Esports". NASEF. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  8. ^ "Esports in Scholastics". NASEF. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  9. ^ "About Us". BESF. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  10. ^ "Bahamians form BESF – Bahamas Esports Federation". The Tribune. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  11. ^ "Esports player Lucius in playoffs". The Tribune. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  12. ^ "Eric Bain to represent The Bahamas at first ever Pan Am Esports Championships". The Tribune. 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  13. ^ "The Bahamas wins 3-1 against Jamaica". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  14. ^ "The Bahamas Esports Federation on Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
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