Video Game Competitions Should Be in the Olympics

[sglowrider]

Video Game Competitions Should Be in the Olympics​

Esports would bring a much-needed infusion of youth, cultural relevance and money to the lagging event​

The milestone moment is taking place at the quadrennial Asian Games — sometimes referred to as an “Asian Olympics.” Leading up to this week’s games, at least 5 million people applied for the right to buy a pricey ticket to the futuristic purpose-built esports arena in Hangzhou, China, the host city. No other event, from basketball to table tennis, had near the demand, much less a ticket lottery.

Esports, which requires a high level of critical thinking, quick decision making and coordination, is already among the world’s most popular competitive activities. Last year, the global audience totaled more than 500 million people. More than half of that amount was watching — not playing — competitive gaming online or on TV at least twice a month.

The 2022 League of Legends World Championship, one of the world’s biggest tournaments, had 5.1 million viewers during peak times; by comparison, ESPN had a record-breaking 3.4 million viewers for the 2023 women’s US Open tennis final a few weeks ago.

What say you the enthusiastic, passionate clickers of the WC?

 

[Standard Issue]

Sure, why not. They can set then up in the same local Holidome where they hold Synchronized Swimming and Rhythmic Gymnastics.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

Video Game Competitions Should Be in the Olympics​

Esports would bring a much-needed infusion of youth, cultural relevance and money to the lagging event​

What say you the enthusiastic, passionate clickers of the WC?

Lol no. You can have all of the international events you want, but don’t you taint the Olympics with a bunch of fat, weak slobs that live in their parents basements until 45.

The Greeks are rolling in their grave and wishing they could come back and conquer the world. It would be so easy today.

 

[IUCrazy2]

Lol no. You can have all of the international events you want, but don’t you taint the Olympics with a bunch of fat, weak slobs that live in their parents basements until 45.

The Greeks are rolling in their grave and wishing they could come back and conquer the world. It would be so easy today.

The drone flying nerds would have no issue with the hoplites.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

If that makes the Olympics, I want an asteroid to put us out of our misery now.