International Federations and the International Olympic Committee have announced to collaborate and bring together the excitement of eSports globally through the Olympic eSports Series 2023. Several game publishers have also come forward to partner with the Federations and Committee.
Both pros and amateurs will have a chance to play in the qualification rounds. They will move on to the main stages and compete for the final title if they do well. Singapore will host the ultimate event, so fans can watch the action live at the venue. It will be simultaneously streamed at Olympic.com and other social channels across the globe.
The global virtual and simulated sports tournament is not restricted to any specific location. Thereby enabling literally everyone to register and participate in Olympic eSports Series 2023. Chances for top eSports betting sites are wide too, since they will now be able to add another series for better odds.
The International Olympic Committee has chosen nine games for the eSports tournament:
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Sport |
Title |
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Baseball |
WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros |
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Archery |
Tic Tac Bow |
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Cycling |
Zwift |
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Chess |
Chess.com |
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Motorsport |
Gran Turismo |
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Dance |
JustDance |
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Taekwondo |
Virtual Taekwondo |
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Sailing |
Virtual Regatta |
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Tennis |
Tennis Clash |
Organizing the Olympic eSports Series 2023 marks a significant step towards the Olympic Agenda 2020 + 5. The Committee continues to collaborate with others to boost the opportunities in eSports for fans and players.
David Lappartient, the IOC eSports Liaison Group Chair, has spoken on the development, saying that the movement aims to bring people together for peaceful competitions with the ambition of creating more spaces where players and fans can play against each other.
The series will allow the IOC and its partners to explore opportunities in the segment and take some lessons back with them in training, health, and innovation departments. The word has it that the department of Mexico sports betting is excited to grab every possible chance in the series.
Olympic eSports Series 2023 follows the success of its previous edition, which was held in 2021 and saw more than 250,000 participants from 100 countries. The Olympic Virtual Series 2021 was a huge hit indeed. The current edition is an evolved version with a higher chance of attracting even more participants worldwide.
The development of Singapore could not have come at a better time. The Asian country recently announced hosting a four-day event, Olympic eSports Week 2023, with the objective of showcasing the best of the industry. It will be organized in partnership between the Singapore National Olympic Council and the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth.
At Olympic eSports Week 2023, there will be a panel discussion with experts, a technology exhibition, and matches. It will also display the finals of the Olympic eSports Series. Come April, and all the details will be shared in relation to the four-day event.
Gamers from all over the world will compete for the qualifying in this one-of-a-kind competition. The winners of this round will move on to compete for the title of champion of the series organized by the IOC and its partners.
