Manu Lecomte Joins BESF as Advisor for Sports and Olympics Commission

Manu Lecomte Joins BESF as Advisor for Sports and Olympics Commission

The Belgian Esports Federation (BESF) is proud to welcome professional basketball player and sports management expert Manu Lecomte as an advisor for the Sports and Olympics Commission. With a background that includes playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League and an extensive career across Europe, Manu brings a wealth of knowledge from both traditional sports and his growing passion for Esports.

"After I met Manu for the first time, I directly understood his important role in a basketball team. We can be very happy to have him in this new Commission bringing sports & Esports a step closer !" - Samy Bessi

Manu, a graduate of the University of Miami and Baylor University, has combined his athletic career with studies in sports management, giving him unique insights into the business and competitive aspects of sports. His experience in both fields makes him ideally suited to help bridge the gap between traditional sports and Esports at BESF.

"It’s an honor to join today the BESF commission on sports. Esports represents the next level of competition, merging creativity, skill, and dedication with cutting-edge technology" - Manu Lecomte

In this new role, Manu will focus on aligning esports with the broader sports ecosystem, especially as esports gains momentum on the global stage, including the Olympics. His expertise will help guide BESF’s efforts in developing Esports as a recognized and respected part of the sporting community.