Tokido, who is known for playing Street Fighter and King of Fighters, will join the Commission and comes into the group as a known face in the esports community as one of the "Five Gods" of Japanese Street Fighter.

"Esports is now among the fastest growing sport and entertainment globally," said Tokido.

"Skills and commitment alone are not enough to guarantee long-term success in esports, health and well-being are as important to ensure a sustainable career in esports. 

"I’m honoured to be a part of a worldwide organisation that places equal emphasis on the overall well-being of players and athletes, empowering them to keep levelling-up their game, and at the same time establishing a sustainable career pathway for esports athletes to succeed."

Charmaine Crooks, vice-president and chair of the GEF Athletes and Players Commission, has welcomed the new addition of the "esports legend".

"I trust that the GEF will benefit greatly from his expansive experience having competed on some of the most prestigious world stages in esports," said Crooks.

"Tokido’s involvement in the Commission will help further the detailed work we have already put in to shape the organisation, convening this incredible community, while enhancing the representation of the world’s esports athletes."

Tokido has won many global and domestic titles, including Evo in 2002, 2007 and 2017; Canada Cup in 2018 and 2019 and the Topanga Championship in 2020.

He became a professional gamer in 2010 and was a member of "Team Mad Catz" from 2011 to 2016 and then "Echo Fox" between 2017 and 2019.