2024-07-24 22:01:06
For years there was talk that the eSports could be part of the Olympic Games; although it seemed that nothing was clear, 2025 This will be the first edition of these.
After a discussion that lasted several years, the International Olympic Committee approved the holding of the eSports Olympic Games in 2025, based in Saudi Arabia.
It should be noted that Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in electronic and general entertainment in recent years; it is worth noting that they have shares in several video game companies.
Although the event is already a reality, details are still being finalized, as neither the city nor the dates on which this competition will take place have been announced.
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What will the 2025 eSports Olympics be like?
Other logistical details of these Olympic Games of eSports in 2025 they were not disclosed either.
It has not been established how the eSports Olympics will work in 2025in terms of rules and selection of players for the tournament.
More so if we take into account that several countries, especially in regions of Europe, Africa and all of Latin America, do not have eSports federations and such competitions are not recognized as sports.
However, the IOC and Saudi Arabian authorities said they are already working on these aspects, as well as on the necessary infrastructure.
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What titles will be at the 2025 eSports Olympics?
There was also no talk of the titles that will be part of the Olympic Games of eSports in 2025.
However, in one of the first attempts to establish an eSports Olympic Games, it was suggested that the titles selected should be in line with the values of the Olympic movement.
Well, they shouldn’t promote violence or negative attitudes; in that sense, shooting games, MOBA and some fight titles might not make the calendar.
At the time it was speculated that it could be opted for virtual versions of traditional sportssuch as soccer, basketball, tennis, maybe also baseball and racing games.
Further announcements from the organisers of the eSports Olympic Games will be expected in the coming months.
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With information from the International Olympic Committee
2024-07-24 22:01:06