After winning his first eFootball match against Djibouti (3-2, 3-2), Mikail 'FETIH1453ElTurco' Gonen defeated the Maldives (7-1, 5-1). He did well to beat Great Britain (2-0, 1-1, 3-1) in the round of 16, but lost unfortunately against the tournament favourites: Brazil. Then, Brazil won against Turkey and will play the tournament final against Iran tomorrow.&nbsp;In <a href="https://www.besf.be/teams/street-fighter">Street Fighter</a>, our Lotto Team representative Richard 'PiKaH' Donders won his first match against Libya but lost to Ghana.&nbsp;Congratulations to Mikail for joining the top 8! A great experience that will be remembered for a long time, see you at the next competition with the Belgian eSports federation!

A great experience that will be remembered for a long time, see you at the next competition with the Belgian eSports federation!  

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Mikail Gonen in the eFootball top 8 at the GEG 2022

Seminar held on International Women's Day, celebrates the strength and resilience of single mothers in the workforce and discuss the challenges they face in balancing work and parenting.In commemoration of International Women's Day, a seminar was held on March 8th at the BESF Basecamp to recognize and celebrate the remarkable strength and resilience of single mothers in the workforce.The seminar, titled "single mothers and professional life" brought together women and men to discuss the challenges that single mothers face in raising children while holding down multiple jobs. Participants shared their personal experiences and offered guidance to those in attendance, creating an empowering and supportive atmosphere.Lila Gibran from the non-profit organization, Relais Mamans Solo, spoke about the support her organization provides to single mothers and the importance of community in overcoming challenges. Najima El Arbaoui, a single mom and entrepreneur, shared her journey and how she manages to balance work and motherhood.Samy Bessi, president of the BESF, also spoke at the event, highlighting the role of technology in providing opportunities for single mothers. He emphasized the possibilities of remote work, which could allow mothers to be with their children while also pursuing their careers.Special guest of the evening, Françoise Schepmans, Vice President of Le Réseau des femmes parlementaires, shared her experience working with women parliamentarians from around the world and the importance of supporting single mothers in the workforce. Schepmans shared her insights into the challenges that single mothers face and the need for policies that recognize and address their unique needs in the workplace.The message of the evening was clear: single mothers are not alone. Despite the challenges they face, they have the strength and determination to be their own best company, to take charge of their own lives, and to make their own decisions without being overshadowed by others.The seminar was a resounding success, inspiring attendees and giving hope to single mothers everywhere. It demonstrated the power of community and the importance of coming together to support those who face difficult challenges in their day-to-day lives.

Discover how BESF celebrated the strength of single mothers in the workforce on International Women's Day through a seminar that discussed their challenges in balancing work and parenting.

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Honoring Single Mothers at Work on International Women's Day

Mikail Gonen emerged as the new Belgian eFootball champion after defeating Jon Bruno in a close best-of-three match, and will represent Belgium on the European and world stage.Last Sunday (27/02/2023), the Belgian&nbsp;Esports Federation (BESF) held its highly anticipated eFootball championship. After an online qualification, the best 16&nbsp;players battled it out, live at the BESF Basecamp.&nbsp;Mikail Gonen&nbsp;eventually&nbsp;faced off against Jon Bruno&nbsp;in the final, resulting&nbsp;in a thrilling best-of-three (BO3) match that ended with Mikail emerging victorious with a close 2-1 win.&nbsp;Mikail is now set to represent Belgium on the European and world stage. He's no stranger to this level of play and is feeling confident and ready to take on the best of the best.&nbsp;Nevertheless,&nbsp;Mikail plans to keep training&nbsp;tirelessly to maintain his form and keep competing at the highest level.In a statement after his win,&nbsp;Mikail thanked his fans and promised to keep pushing Belgian eFootball forward.&nbsp;He then urged fans to follow closely as Belgium prepares to conquer the European and world stage.The final podium saw Mikail take first place, with Jon Bruno coming in second and Ismail in third. It was an unforgettable day filled with tons of exciting matches that came down to details and seconds.&nbsp;

Mikail Gonen is the new Belgian eFootball champion, having emerged victorious in a close best-of-three final against Jon Bruno. He is now set to represent Belgium on the European and world stage, and plans to continue training tirelessly to maintain his form. Follow closely as Belgium prepares to conquer the eFootball world.

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Belgium crowns Mikail Gonen as its new eFootball champion! 

The Belgian Esports Federation (BESF) is hosting Talent Days for new substitutes for its men's national CS:GO team to identify and recruit fresh talent to represent the country at the highest level of competitive gaming.The Belgian Esports Federation (BESF) has announced that it will be hosting Talent Days for new substitutes for its men's national CS:GO team. The initiative is aimed at identifying and recruiting fresh talent to represent the country at the highest level of competitive gaming.The Talent Days will provide male players with an opportunity to showcase their skills and prove themselves to the BESF's talent scouts and coaches. Players who stand out the most will be offered a position on the national team's substitute roster, where they will have the chance to compete at the highest level alongside some of the best CS:GO players in the country.The BESF is encouraging all interested male players to sign up for the qualification and talent days via its Discord channel. Signups will remain open until the end of February, so players who want to take advantage of this opportunity should act fast. The organization has emphasized that players of all skill levels are welcome to sign up and that the Talent Days are intended to provide an opportunity for talented players who might otherwise go unnoticed.Interested? You can join through this discord <a href="https://discord.gg/9BQH3br3Xv">link</a>. Further communication will follow soon!

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BESF to Host Talent Days for its National CS:GO Team

The Belgian esports federation (BESF) has launched its first-ever women's qualification for the national Counter Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) team as part of its initiative to boost the women's esports scene in Belgium.The Belgian esports federation (BESF) is set to make a significant stride towards gender equality in esports with the launch of its first-ever women's qualification for the national Counter Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) team. The BESF is committed to developing and supporting women's esports in Belgium, and this landmark initiative is part of its broader efforts to revive the country's CS:GO scene.As part of its initiative to boost the women's CS:GO scene, the BESF is hoping to develop more female teams and players in the country. The BESF's newly announces commission has put in place several measures to support women's esports, including this women's qualification for the national team.The BESF is inviting all female CS:GO players to register for the national team's qualification process through its Discord channel. With the women's qualification underway, the BESF is looking forward to discovering new talent and providing female esports players with a platform to showcase their skills. The registration period for the BESF women's qualification is open until the end of February, so now is the time for aspiring female CS:GO players in Belgium to step up and make their mark on the world stage.Are you the one we are looking for? join us <a href="https://discord.gg/P3Y7YEWkhA">here</a>! Further communication will follow soon!

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