2024-07-12 15:02:11
Days ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formalized the organization of the first esports Olympics in 2025, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
The proposal will be submitted to an International Olympic Committee meeting in a few days. “The cooperative relationship between the International Olympic Committee and the Saudi National Olympic Committee will last for 12 years, and the e-sports Olympics will be held regularly” Specify press releases.
It is worth reminding that the International Olympic Committee launched the “Olympic Virtual Series” in 2021, which is its first pilot initiative in the field of e-sports.
From an organizational perspective, the IOC ensures that these video games and gaming Olympics will be dominated by a A new professional structure separate from the Olympics. Therefore, a complete economic model needs to be built around future eSports competitions. Obviously, the International Olympic Committee seems to gain much more than e-sports itself. From a business perspective, e-sports has been well developed.
“We are very fortunate to be working with the Saudi Arabian National Olympic Committee on the eSports Olympics as it has extensive, if not unique, expertise in this field with all stakeholders. The eSports Olympics will start from this Benefited a lot from the experience” Add to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee. “By partnering with the Saudi National Olympic Committee, we also ensure that Olympic values are respected, especially in terms of program titles, promotion of gender equality and engagement with young audiences interested in esports. – Sports. »
“We are a young nation, with more than 23 million players, embracing the future with new ideas and new partnerships.” In the words of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud With His Highness’ support, our Kingdom has become a global center for professional esports.” Add to Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Arabian Sports Minister and Chairman of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee. “Hosting this event is the result of the industry’s rich past, exciting present and promising future in the country. It is a natural next step for our young athletes, our country and the global esports community . »
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