The Straits Times: SingaCup moves from the pitch to the screen; event to feature regional stars in panel discussions
November 1st, 2020 | Broadcast
Article by David Lee
Published 31st October 2020, 6pm SGT
Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-singacup-moves-from-the-pitch-to-the-screen-event-to-feature-regional-stars
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November 1st, 2020 | Broadcast
SingaCup Tournament Director, Selvakumar Panneerselvam appeared on air with RSasikumar on CNA938’s Sports Talk Sunday radio show.
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October 31st, 2020 | Broadcast
SINGAPORE – Over 7,500 participants and spectators have attended the annual SingaCup since its inception in 2011, but this year’s Oct 31-Nov 4 event will be moved from the pitch to the screen.
Instead of an 11-a-side international youth football tournament, teams will slug it out on Fifa 21.
This year’s tournament will be split into two categories – 352 international eSports athletes from eight countries will vie for the eSingaCup 2020 title, while members of the public can be involved in a 1 v 1 tournament for the Grand Champion crown.
Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, this year’s virtual event will also feature panel discussions interviews with professional footballers and industry experts, design and skills contests, and music segments from local music celebrities.
Football celebrities expected to feature are former Everton and Australia attacking midfielder Tim Cahill, as well as regional stars like India’s Sunil Chhetri, Indonesia’s Stefano Lilipaly, and Singapore’s Ikhsan Fandi.
Selvakumar Panneerselvam, tournament director of eSingaCup 2020, said: “An online event such as this also allows us to engage with a broader audience and bring people together through their love of the sport, creating something unique for people to enjoy from the comfort of their homes wherever in the world they may live.”
Guest of honour Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, recognised eSports as an increasingly popular platform to engage youth and noted its wider potential.
He added: “To be successful in esports, you need discipline, teamwork and determination – in fact, these are traits which are equally important in any sport.
“Esports It has lots of potential to grow, in terms of industry development and job creation. The increasing base of esports players in Singapore presents an opportunity for us to nurture more youth talents, who may one day represent Team Singapore at the international arena.”
October 30th, 2020 | Broadcast
SingaCup, Singapore’s largest and fastest-growing 11-a-side international youth football tournament is going virtual in its tenth edition this year.
Having commenced in 2011, previous editions had 70% overseas teams participating, attracting more than 7,500 participants and spectators for the week-long event.
However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SingaCup had to reinvent itself as a virtual hybrid event christened eSingaCup 2020, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
“We are living in unprecedented times, with many adversely affected by COVID-19, a global pandemic that has left no stone unturned. eSingaCup 2020 was created to celebrate the inclusiveness of sport, in particular, football, and how it can be a unifying presence despite all odds,” said P. Selvakumar, Tournament Director of eSingaCup 2020.
Dynamique Konzepts, the organiser of this premier youth football sporting event of Asia announced that the eSingaCup 2020 will take place from October 31 to November 4, 2020.
Audiences can catch it on FB Live as well as on SingaCup’s Youtube channel.
“It is heartening to see organisers such as Dynamique Konzepts rethink event formats in fresh and innovative ways in this challenging time,” said Ong Ling Lee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board.
“We are pleased to support eSingaCup 2020 this year as part of SingaCup’s 10th anniversary, and are excited to have participants from both the local and international community join us virtually this year”, she added. “We look forward to welcoming them back to Singapore in the near future”.
The Line-up for SingaCup 2020
The line-up includes 2 types of FIFA 21 esports tournaments, featuring over 480 players from eight countries. It is set to take place on Facebook Live.
The hybrid 5-day event will consist of competitive esports tournaments, interviews, panel discussions and webinars. It will feature some of the biggest names in Asian football, celebrity guests and industry experts, as well as competitions and music segments from local music celebrities.
The tournament seeks to reaffirm its strong standing in the international grassroots football community and attract new fans and a greater audience while showcasing Singapore and the event online.
Furthermore, it seeks to remain relevant during this time when all grassroots football events are cancelled and are effectively out of the public consciousness.
It also strives to increase its profile and fan/participant base while readying for the re-opening of international borders and resumption of physical sports tournaments.
The Rule Enforcers from Asia and Europe Mads-Kristoffer Kristoffersen, Kate Jacewicz and Chris Beath kick off the first #eSingaCup2020 panel discussion on October 31.
As the only virtual football event of its kind to grace the online presence of fans, professional footballers and footballing experts alike, this event aims to kickstart more major e-tournaments in football, as a safer, more responsible means of enjoying the sport amid a global pandemic.
From Pitch to Screen Amid a Global Pandemic, the eSingaCup 2020 kicks off with a virtual alternative to field football, with full 32-team tournaments for EA Sports’ premier football video game title, FIFA 21.
“An online event such as this also allows us to engage with a broader audience and bring people together through their love of the sport, creating something unique for people to enjoy from the comfort of their homes wherever in the world they may live,” said P. Selvakumar.
Tournaments are split into two types: the 8 Nations Tournament, featuring 352 international eSports athletes from 8 different countries vying for the title of eSingaCup 2020 Champion; and the 1 v 1 tournament for members of the public, competing to be crowned the Grand Champion of eSingaCup 2020.
This eclectic event will have its own sprinkle of stardust with interviews involving football celebrities such ex-English Premier League star and 108-cap ex-Australian international team captain, Tim Cahill.
The star-studded event is also set to feature regional heroes like India’s Sunil Chhetri, Indonesia’s Stefano Lilipaly, as well as local players Hassan Sunny and Ikhsan Fandi.
Local soccer players from Singapore’s very own S-League, Irfan Bachdim (PSS Sleman), Baihakki Khaizan (Tampines Rovers FC) and Patrick Deyto (Suphanburi) will speak about their careers, the fans and their football dream on November 2.
“Although we are unable to organize our usual physical tournament in Singapore, we remain committed to contributing to both the local and international football community during these difficult times”, said tournament director Selvakumar.
The event will also feature a virtual watch-along party of the Kallang Roar movie to pay homage to the peak of Singaporean football.
SingaCup also features a CSR element where it seeks to assist the wider under-privileged community in Southeast Asia. Previous editions of the SingaCup have benefited over 700 children in Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia since 2014.
To end the event on a high, two free online contests centered around the eSingaCup 2020 theme of showcasing the spirit of perseverance, resilience and hard work, will be open to the public, where prizes can be won.
Not forgetting the fans, eSingaCup 2020 also has a tournament set for members of the public where gamers from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Indonesia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Taiwan will be able to participate.
32 randomly-drawn groups of 4 players each will compete in a round-robin series where the winner of each group will advance to the knockout rounds on Day 2. Registration closed on October 30 with slots limited to the first 128 individuals who sign up.
Selected games will be broadcast live through Days 1 and 2, with interactions throughout the live stream broadcast, during and between matches.
Article Link: https://www.connectedtoindia.com/singacup-2020-singapores-first-ever-virtual-football-event-kick-starts-tomorrow/
October 30th, 2020 | Broadcast
30 October 2020
SingaCup goes digital to celebrate 10th anniversary
Adrian Abraham speaks to Selvakumar Panneerselvam, tournament director at SingaCup. The tournament is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this year however, instead of welcoming over 200 competing teams from 10 or more countries as initially planned, they’ll be hosting their first E-SingaCup.
Article Link: https://www.moneyfm893.sg/guest/selvakumar-panneerselvam-singacup/
Mr. Edwin Tong is the Singaporean Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law
October 30th, 2020 | Broadcast
Mr. Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, will be presenting the Keynote Address by Special Guest for the inaugural eSingaCup.
Mr Edwin Tong SC was appointed Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law on 27 July 2020. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Minister of State at the Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Health from 1 July 2018 to 26 July 2020.
As the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Tong drives efforts to build a caring, cohesive and confident society in Singapore. In addition to supporting the arts, heritage, charities, sports and youth sectors; he chairs the National Integration Council, the Singapore Cares Steering Committee, the National Youth Council, and the National Steering Committee on Racial and Religious Harmony.
Mr Tong has an active interest in football, and served in a volunteer capacity as the Vice President of the Football Association of Singapore from 2013 to 2020.
Safer, wider-reaching SingaCup
October 30th, 2020 | Broadcast
Article by V.K Santosh Kumar
link: https://www.tabla.com.sg/jr/jrpc.php?param=2020-10-29&page=12
The MoneyFM interview was broadcast LIVE on 89.3 MoneyFM on 30 Oct 2020 (Friday) at 12.15pm (SGT / GMT+8)
October 30th, 2020 | Broadcast
Selvakumar Panneerselvam is the SingaCup Tournament Director
October 30th, 2020 | Broadcast
“We are living in unprecedented times and there is no one who has not had their lives affected in some way or another. What we wanted to do was celebrate the inclusiveness of sport, in particular football and how it can be a unifying presence universally.
Whilst we couldn’t organize our usual large scale tournament in Singapore we wanted to contribute to both the local and international football community during these difficult times and engage a broader audience and hopefully bring people together through their love of the game and create something different for people to enjoy in their own homes wherever in the world they may live.”
~Selvakumar
Tournament Director, SingaCup
Photo by Musarrat Binti Salam
Dynamique Konzepts, organiser of SingaCup and Asia’s premier international youth football tournament, today announces the launch of eSingaCup 2020, a virtual football event that will take place from 31 October to 4 November 2020
October 23rd, 2020 | Broadcast
- Dynamique Konzepts, organiser of SingaCup and Asia’s premier international youth football tournament, today announces the launch of eSingaCup 2020, a virtual football event that will take place from 31 October to 4 November 2020
- The five-day programme will include interviews, panel discussions and webinars featuring some of the biggest names in Asian football and celebrity guests
- The lineup includes 2 types of FIFA 21 esports tournaments, featuring over 480 players from eight countries.
Dynamique Konzepts, the organiser behind Asia’s premier international youth football sporting event, SingaCup, is excited to announce today the official launch of Singapore’s first virtual football event, eSingaCup 2020.
As the only virtual football event of its kind to grace the online presence of fans, professional footballers and footballing experts alike, this event aims to kickstart more major e-tournaments in football, as a safer, more responsible means of enjoying the sport amid a global pandemic. It is set to take place on Facebook Live [www.facebook.com/SingaCup] from 31 October to 4 November 2020, with a thrilling event lineup, including panel discussions, competitive esports tournaments, interviews with professional footballers and industry experts, design and skills contests, and music segments from local music celebrities.
From Pitch To Screen Amid a Global Pandemic
eSingaCup 2020 kicks off with a virtual alternative to field football, with full 32-team tournaments for EA Sports’ premier football video game title, FIFA 21. These tournaments are split into two types: the 8 Nations Tournament, featuring 352 international eSports athletes from 8 different countries vying for the title of eSingaCup 2020 Champion; and the 1 v 1 tournament for members of the public, competing to be crowned the Grand Champion of eSingaCup 2020.
This eclectic event will have its own sprinkle of stardust with interviews involving football celebrities such as ex-English Premier League star and 108-cap ex-Australian international team captain, Tim Cahill. The star-studded event is also set to feature regional heroes like India’sSunil Chhetri, Indonesia’s Stefano Lilipaly, as well as local players Hassan Sunny and Ikhsan Fandi.
“We are living in unprecedented times, with many adversely affected by COVID-19, a global pandemic that has left no stone unturned. eSingaCup 2020 was created to celebrate the inclusiveness of sport, in particular, football, and how it can be a unifying presence despite all odds. Although we are unable to organize our usual physical tournament in Singapore, we remain committed to contributing to both the local and international football community during these difficult times. An online event such as this also allows us to engage with a broader audience and bring people together through their love of the sport, creating something unique for people to enjoy from the comfort of their homes wherever in the world they may live,” said Selvakumar Panneerselvam, Tournament Director of eSingaCup 2020.
Made For Southeast Asia’s Football Followers & Fans Alike
Designed to appeal to a variety of people and age groups with a wide range of interests across the beautiful game, the eSingaCup 2020 additionally features educational elements such as webinars conducted by international footballing experts. Also part of the virtual conference segment of the event are panel discussions involving various local and international professional footballers from past and present, as well as interviews and mini games with international referees and coaches. To further add to the hype, the event will also feature a virtual watch-along party of the Kallang Roar movie within the five-day schedule, paying homage to the peak of Singaporean football, as well as a fun music segment on the opening night featuring local music sensations, DJ TINC and Supersonic.
Ms Ong Ling Lee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board said, “It is heartening to see organisers such as Dynamique Konzepts rethink event formats in fresh and innovative ways in this challenging time. We are pleased to support eSingaCup 2020 this year as part of SingaCup’s 10th anniversary, and are excited to have participants from both the local and international community join us virtually this year. We look forward to welcoming them back to Singapore in the near future.”
eSingaCup 2020 Watch Along: www.facebook.com/SingaCup
eSingaCup 2020 Schedule: https://singacup.com/#schedule
eSingaCup 2020 (1 v 1) Registration: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/esingacup-fifa-21-1v1-open-category-tickets-124218576105
About SingaCup
SingaCup is held annually in Singapore and is the largest and fastest growing 11-a-side international youth football tournament in South East Asia having commenced in 2011. 70% of participating teams attend from overseas, attracting more than 7,500 participants and spectators for the usual week-long event. SingaCup enjoys a stellar reputation as the event of choice for local and regional grassroots teams and professional clubs’ youth academies alike who wish to participate in a well-organized, large, competitive and regional 11-a-side competition. SingaCup also features a CSR element where it seeks to assist the wider under-privileged community in Southeast Asia. The project uses football as a platform to motivate and inspire children towards education and sport through a SingaCup Football Experience conducted in different countries each year. Previous editions of the SingaCup have benefitted over 700 children in Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia since 2014. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, the eSingaCup 2020 will be the first virtual installation of the tournament since SingaCup’s first football tournament in 2011. To know more, visit https://singacup.com.
About Dynamique Konzepts Pte Ltd
Dynamique Konzepts is an event management company based in Singapore. It provides reliable solutions, quality innovations, unique event marketing channels, comprehensive event management, and support services for our distinguished clients and its delegates at Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions.
Appendix A: Tournament Format
eSingaCup 2020: 10 Nations Tournament (11 v 11)
The biggest highlight of the five-day event features the 10 Nations Tournament that will be broadcasted live on Facebook Live, where 22 international footballers from 10 different countries come together, each taking control of one player in-game, through FIFA 21’s Pro Clubs mode. This will happen for each match, with a knockout format involving 32 different teams on Days 1 (31 October) and Day 2 (1 November) while the Round of 16 commences on Day 3 (2 November), followed by Quarter Finals on Day 4 (3 November), topping it off with both the Semi-Finals as well as Finals on Day 5 (4 November).
eSingaCup 2020: 1 v 1
Not forgetting the fans, eSingaCup 2020 also has a tournament set for members of the public where gamers from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Indonesia, Hong Kong , New Zealand and Taiwan are able to participate. 32 randomly-drawn groups of 4 players each will compete in a round-robin series where the winner of each group will advance to the knockout rounds on Day 2. Selected games will be broadcast live through Days 1 & 2, with interactions throughout the live stream broadcast, during and between matches. The top 32 players will compete in a best-of-3 series single elimination format to be crowned the Grand Champion of the inaugural e-SingaCup 2020. Registration closes on 30 October with slots limited to the first 128 individuals who sign up.
SOURCE Dynamique Konzepts
