Esports, Olympic and Games

Inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced plans for an Olympic Esports Games in October 2023, and initially announced the first Olympic Esports Games would be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom’s Esports World Cup Foundation.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in Riyadh in 2027
The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games, a landmark event both in the world of esports and within the Olympic Movement, will be held in 2027 in Riyadh,
Riyadh Set To Host First Olympic Esports Games In 2027 Under 12-Year Deal
The event is part of a 12-year agreement signed last year between the IOC and Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Foundation, which will serve as the founding partner
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
With its traditional audience base gradually ageing, the IOC is trying to connect with a younger generation of potential fans. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh The maiden Esports Olympics slated to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2025 has been delayed by two years, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
E-sports, break-dancing made eligible but sports ministry ends cash prizes for junior athletes
The sports ministry has expanded cash rewards to medal winners in several non-Olympic sports including mallakhamb, e-sports, ...
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E-sports, break-dancing made eligible, cash prizes cut for juniors
Medal winners from world and continental championships of mallakhamb, e-sports and even the much-criticised break-dancing have been made eligible for cash incentives by the sports ministry, which has ...
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Revised Sports Ministry Incentives: End of an Era for Junior Athletes
The sports ministry has revamped its cash incentive policy, including medal winners from mallakhamb, e-sports, and ...
Sports Ministry ends cash prizes for junior athletes
A Sports Ministry official stated that the decision was driven by the goal of emphasizing junior competitions as ...