Adria Sports Federation was founded with the aim of promoting gaming and sports in Europe and the world. The idea started from Northern Macedonia, where gaming is officially accepted as a sport, in Montenegro it is recognized by the Olympic Committee, in Serbia it is also recognized as a sport, while other members of the Adria region are working hard on legalization. In the same year, Albania, Croatia and Serbia joined the AEF. Adria Esport Federation has been a member of the IESF since its inception.