Hey gamers! 🎮 Big news from the world of esports! The very first Olympic Esports Games, which were supposed to happen in 2025, have been moved to 2027. And guess where they’re going to be held? In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦
The International Olympic Committee (that’s the IOC) announced this exciting update on Tuesday. Even though the main event is in 2027, the road to the games starts this year! So, it’s time to level up and get ready.
The IOC is teaming up with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committees and the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF). These groups are working together to make the Olympic Esports Games awesome! They’ll help pick the games we’ll see and set up the tournaments.
“But why was it postponed?” you might ask. Well, they want to make sure everything is perfect for the first-ever Olympic Esports Games. They’re planning to create fair and fun competitions that gamers from all over the world can join.
Thomas Bach, the President of the IOC, said, “There is now a very clear roadmap to the historic first-ever Olympic Esports Games. With the road to the Olympic Esports Games starting this year, the Games are becoming a reality.”
A special committee is working on all the details. It’s led by Ser Miang Ng from the IOC and Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal from Saudi Arabia. They’re deciding which games will be played and how everything will work.
Saudi Arabia is super excited to welcome gamers from around the world! They already host big events like football, motorsports, tennis, horse riding, and golf. Now, they’re adding esports to the list! 🏆
So, if you dream of being a champion gamer, the Olympic Esports Games might be your chance! Start practicing, because 2027 will be here before you know it. 🚀
Reference(s):
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia postponed to 2027
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