One of the pitfalls of esports is that when it comes to gender representation it always feels one step behind. Trying to give female-oriented organisations and competitions the same representation as men’s has been an uphill battle, but that hasn’t stopped organisations like CBZN Esports from trying with their newly launched Athena League which reinforces an already formidable female presence in MLBB’s esports scene.
The Athena League functions as a female-focused league in the Philippines for the popular competitive game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The league is intended as an official qualifier for the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational taking place at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia this year.
The Philippines has already proven to be a major contender when it comes to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, as team Omega Empress took home the win in the 2024 Women’s Invitational. And this new organisation is intended not just to support those duking it out to qualify for the invitational but to provide wider support for women getting into esports.
