The WPC 2025/26 season continues to gain pace, with tournaments in Montenegro, Argentina, and Serbia delivering strong performances and fresh talent that reflect the growing depth of the phygital movement. These events highlight how rapidly communities are embracing phygital sport and expanding its global reach.
Montenegro’s phygital community has been active this season, with a Phygital Origins: Montenegro – Basketball tournament hosted by the Alliance of Electronic Sports of Montenegro. The tournament took place in Budva during the BSAFF Sports Film Festival, where OG-Unit held onto their title with a close 29:27 win over Dangerous.
Filip Šoć, President of the Alliance of the electronic sports of Montenegro, said:“This is just the beginning for phygital sports in Montenegro. This blend of sport and esports opens new doors for talent and we hope it becomes a tradition. Phygital sport is expanding every day, both in Montenegro and around the world.”
In Argentina, Phygital Dancing took center stage at the Argentina Game Show (AGS), one of Latin America’s largest gaming expos with more than 100,000 attendees. The WPC member in Argentina, Asociación de Deportes Electrónicos y Videojuegos de Argentina, hosted the Phygital Rivals: Argentina – Phygital Dancing across three days of action.
The event opened with a qualifying round featuring 32 athletes battling for a place in the final. Franco “Vitaldancer” Vitali claimed the top spot, followed by Leandro “Linec” Salinas in second and Federico “Oxyfede” Cisner in third. The strong turnout and enthusiastic audience showed how deeply rooted the Just Dance community is in Argentina and how easily phygital formats connect with it.
Nicolas Crespo, President of the Asociación de Deportes Electrónicos y Videojuegos de Argentina said: “We had the opportunity to host our Rivals event for Phygital Dancing inside the biggest gaming event in Argentina. The Just Dance community is very engaged and helps us bring phygital to the next level in our country.”
Serbia welcomed the Phygital Rivals: Serbia – Dancing tournament on 8 November in Belgrade, hosted by the Serbian Phygital Federation. Eight athletes took part in a series of rounds that tested precision, movement quality, energy, and performance. The atmosphere throughout the event created a memorable debut for Phygital Dancing in the country. Anđela Petrović secured first place, with Igor Mrzić finishing second and Nađa Pavić taking third.
Dalibor Marinovic, General Secretary of the Serbian Phygital Federation said: “Phygital Rivals gives young dancers a platform to develop skills and gain experience in phygital. We supported both those who aspire to go pro and those just wanting to give it a go. Our athletes followed a comprehensive schedule that includes micro and macro skills training and fitness workshops. Competing at the Phygital Rivals is central to grow their reputation and find their place in phygital sport.”
These tournaments demonstrate how quickly phygital sport is developing around the world. As the WPC 2025/26 season continues, each new tournament strengthens the pathway toward the Games of the Future 2026 and expands opportunities for athletes, clubs, and communities worldwide.
