Today is a great day for eSports fans. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially announced the creation of Olympic eSports. Yes, that means video games are now part of the Olympics.
The news was broadcast live by the IOC today (July 23, 2024).
Esports joins the Olympics as an official sport
As the world of eSports and gaming continues to grow, fans should expect to see the same incredible feats seen today in the future. With the IOC officially recognizing eSports as an Olympic sport, the future of gaming looks set to rise even higher.
The 142nd IOC Session voted today on whether eSports should be included in the Olympics. Zero voters voted. no And zero abstentionThe entire committee voted. yes It’s no wonder video games are included in the Olympic Games.
This news is about the 2024 eSports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Many people are looking forward to this historic moment, but any The event is expected to be recognized at the Olympics.
IOC Sets Esports Rules for Olympics, Excluding First-Person Shooters
While eSports joining the Olympics is a historic feat, there are some exceptions when it comes to other games. For one, not all major eSports games will be included. In fact, there won’t be a single first-person shooter game.
Games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Call of Duty are excluded, which has led people to wonder whether third-person shooters like Fortnite will be included.
Last year’s Olympics featured an esports tournament featuring Fortnite Creative, which left many wondering what role (if any) Battle Royale might play in the future.
Here is a list of games participating in Olympic eSports competitions:
- League of Legends
- Rocket League
- Street Fighter
- Tekken
- iRacing
- NBA2K
- FIFA
There will also be a variety of mobile games, but nothing specific has been stated. However, more games may be added over time.
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