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The second annual World Esports Day will take place on 23rd October.<\/p>\n

Hosted by the British Esports Association, with support from the Global Esports Federation, Singapore Esports Association and Twitch, the event aims to increase awareness of the positive impacts esports has on society.<\/p>\n

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