Hundreds of mindsports enthusiasts from more than 40 countries are expected to gather in Doha to compete in the fourth Mindsports World Championships which will be held in the Middle East for the first time.
In total, more than $100,000 prize money is up for grabs for the competitors in various categories . In addition, participants will have the chance to win other prizes such as iPhone 7s and more. Prizes will also be given to the top Qatari in each event along with the top resident.
With less than 15 days to the Championships, event organiser Mindsports Academy (MSA) is ramping up activities to host the competition.
The event which will be hosted by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), is inviting Qatar’s residents with an interest and passion wanting to take part in the event to register on www.msawc2017.com for any of the six headline events: Chess, Scrabble, E-sports, Backgammon, Bridge, and GO. The competition is open to adults and youth players of all abilities.
The Championships will be held from August 19 to 27 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Mindsports enthusiasts of all levels, from beginner to professional, will be vying for their mindsport championship title.
The tournament will be overseen by experienced tournament directors including Jamie Kenmure (Chess), Chiva Tafazzoli (Backgammon), Shaikh Mohammad ISA and Saleh Ali Al Marri (Bridge) and Prashanthi Weerawardane (Scrabble).
Mashal Shahbik, Director of Tourism Festivals and Events at QTA said, “We are very excited to be hosting the first edition of the Mindsports World Championships in the Middle East allowing sports enthusiasts from the world over to experience Qatar’s authentic tourism offering.”
She added, “In working with MSA to host this event, we have been keen to offer residents the opportunity to be part of the international mindsports scene, with the added convenience of staying in Qatar.”
Dave Brannan, CEO of Mindsports Academy said: “We are thrilled to be organising this event with the QTA and the sponsors. Mindsports is one of the fastest growing communities in the world and with so many activities taking place, there is something for enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to get involved in and become part of the global mindsports community.”
