Can gaming unite the world? 🎮🌍 According to Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, the answer is a resounding \"Yes!\"
In a recent chat with CGTN Sports Scene's Greg Laffradi, Prince Faisal shared his vision on how esports is bridging gaps between people from all walks of life. With Saudi Arabia gearing up to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025, excitement is in the air!
\"It's an opportunity to learn. It's an opportunity to do better,\" Prince Faisal expressed enthusiastically. \"At the center of everything we do are these players and this community. If we keep them at the center, we're doing the right thing by this industry.\"
The venue in Riyadh is nothing short of spectacular! Divided into four separate zones over a sprawling 34,000 square meters, it's designed to celebrate competition and community. Three zones are dedicated to competitions, while one buzzes as a production hub.
But what's truly magical about esports? Prince Faisal believes it's the unparalleled inclusivity. \"Esports and gaming as a platform is unlike any other sport,\" he noted. \"Your differentiator is your skill level alone, not physical prowess. It doesn't matter if you're bigger or smaller, male or female. What matters is your skill level in the game through an avatar.\"
He added, \"Your first introduction to someone is through an avatar in the game, and therefore their skill level and nothing else. There's no other medium like that. It's unique and really works to bring people together rather than separate.\" 🤝🎮
As the world watches Saudi Arabia's bold steps into the future of esports, one thing is clear: gaming isn't just a pastime—it's a unifying force that transcends borders and backgrounds. Get ready to level up, world! 🌐✨
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Saudi esports chief calls esports unifying force across diversity
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