Within the framework of the 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee, all members voted in favor of holding the event.
The Esports Olympic Games They are a reality. He International Olympic Committeemeeting at its 142nd session, unanimously approved the holding of the event, an idea they had been pitching since Saudi Arabiaa country that in recent years has partnered with companies in the industry and is currently leading the Esports World Cup, between July 3 and August 25.
The IOC unanimously approved the Esports Olympic Games
After several tests carried out in recent years in sports such as cycling and rowing, which provoked both negative and positive reviews, the IOC brought this idea to a vote and All members raised their hands to give approval. There are no negative votes or abstentions.
The first edition will be held in 2025 in Saudi Arabiabut it remains to be determined whether the competition This will be every two or four years. Another of the discussions raised includes if only medals are awardedLike the traditional Olympic Games, or if there will be money for the players. In principle, the first option runs stronger.
At the meeting, three types of video games were defined: physical, simulated and traditional, but it is not clear what each division is about. Physicists are believed to refer to sports such as rowing or cycling, where the external engine is used; whose simulations will be the game of football and tennis, among others; and that the traditional ones will be Counters and LoLFor example.
Source: Tycsports
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