eSports: Change is needed for women to feel welcome, says Vitality boss

Maurer said the challenge for 'everyone involved in the ecosystem' was how to create the right structure for women to rise through the ranks and become professional. — Reuters

ENSTONE, England: Female representation in eSports is in a 'terrible state' and attitudes must change for women gamers to feel more welcome, according to Team Vitality co-founder and chief executive Nicolas Maurer.

The Frenchman, whose esports company ranks in the top three in Europe and partners Renault in the Formula One esports pro series, said audiences needed to be educated and gender stereotypes confronted.