The International Olympic Committee Session has officially decided to create the Olympic Esports Games, with the inaugural event set to take place in 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This decision was endorsed unanimously at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris marking a significant step towards a transformative era for Olympic Esports on the global stage.
IOC President Thomas Bach highlighting the significance of this move, stated, “This is truly a new era for the IOC. With the confirmation of the Olympic Esports Games, we are keeping up with the pace of the digital revolution.” The IOC’s partnership with the Saudi Arabian National Olympic Committee, established for a 12-year term, underscores the Kingdom’s strong presence and expertise in the esports arena.
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