Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has been announced as the exclusive women’s Esports title for the 2024 Asian Esports Games, scheduled from November 25th to 27th in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, organised by the Thailand Esports Federation (TESF) and sanctioned by the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF), aims to elevate the representation of women in Esports across Asia and the Middle East.

The tournament will feature 20 national teams, including first-time participants from Nepal, Mongolia, and Tajikistan. China’s women’s team will also make its debut in a global competition in Southeast Asia, reflecting the growing prominence of female Esports players in the region.

Organisers have emphasised the significance of this milestone, aiming to promote diversity and inclusivity by creating opportunities for women to compete at a professional level.

According to Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem at MOONTON Games, This year’s Asian Esports Games marks another huge milestone for women’s esports. The representation of 20 regions in the MLBB women’s tournament exemplifies our commitment to diversity and the dedication of AESF and TESF in creating a competitive platform that encourages inclusiveness globally. We are thrilled to witness the strengthening of the esports ecosystem with more countries embracing women’s esports, allowing the MLBB community to continue breaking boundaries.”

A five-person team to represent Bangladesh was chosen through the national qualifying round. The team's identity and jersey were unveiled at a press conference at the ongoing City IT Mega Fair 2024 in the capital on November 16. However, a source close to the team shared that multiple selected members would be unable to travel to Bangkok for certain problems. They also shared that a new selection process had been conducted to finalise the new team. More to follow soon.