Hey gamers and esports fans! Big news just dropped! The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Friday that they're teaming up with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the very first Olympic Esports Games in 2025! 🎉
The proposal will be officially made at the IOC Session on the eve of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Once greenlit, the real work begins—selecting the host city, nailing down the dates, choosing the game titles, and figuring out how players can qualify. It's going to be epic! 🚀
The IOC is looking to collaborate with international federations already rocking e-versions of their sports. National Olympic Committees that are into esports are also on their radar. This means more sports, more games, more action! 🏃♂️🏀⚽️
In a cool move, the IOC is setting up a new dedicated structure just for the Olympic Esports Games. They're switching up the usual Olympic planning to make sure this event is next-level awesome. 💪
"We're super excited to work with the Saudi NOC on the Olympic Esports Games," said IOC President Thomas Bach. "Their expertise in esports is amazing, and it'll help the Games be a huge success. By partnering up, we're making sure Olympic values are respected, especially when it comes to game titles, promoting gender equality, and engaging with the young audience that's all about esports." 🎙️
Get ready to level up, because the future of esports is looking bright! 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates as we countdown to 2025! ⏳
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IOC announces inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia in 2025
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