Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution and Vilnius "Wolves Twinsbet" have launched a strategic partnership with the primary goal of promoting education and innovative learning through esports. This collaboration will provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of virtual sports, develop practical skills, and deepen their knowledge of the sports industry.
This season, "Wolves Twinsbet" has placed significant focus on virtual basketball, forming an "NBA2K" team that participates in various local and international tournaments. The club has also actively engaged in the EuroLeague's "One Team" project, working with the Lithuanian Deaf Sports Committee (LKSK) to promote physical activity for children with hearing impairments through esports.
Dalia Ilevičienė, Dean of the Faculty of Business at Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution, is confident about the benefits of this new collaboration.
"Modern technologies and digital culture are an integral part of contemporary life. As our institution trains sports management specialists, we are incorporating esports components into the curriculum. This collaboration will bring mutual benefits: for students, it’s an opportunity to engage with a real work environment and tackle actual business challenges, while for Wolves Twinsbet, it’s an opportunity to hear the innovative and creative perspectives of young future professionals on problem-solving. We are excited to work with Wolves Twinsbet and help students integrate into the professional sports industry," said D. Ilevičienė.
Titas Servutas, Project Manager at Wolves Twinsbet, also welcomed the new partnership, emphasizing the educational benefits of esports.
"Through this collaboration with Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution, we want to show young people that esports is not just entertainment. It can be an excellent educational tool, helping to build teamwork, strategic thinking, intuition, and, of course, technological skills. In today’s world, these are essential personal competencies. We are thrilled to pursue these goals together with our new partners, as it opens new opportunities for sharing our expertise and fostering the growth of young talents in our country," said the club representative.
The partnership between Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution and Wolves Twinsbet is an important step in promoting innovative educational methods and the development of the sports industry in Lithuania.
It is expected that this collaboration will create new opportunities for both students and the rapidly growing esports community in the country.