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Esports “must not infringe on the Olympic values” to be recognized as a sport by the Olympic committee

The International Olympic Committee discussed esports at the Olympic Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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The International Olympic Committee continues to discuss the possibility of esports’ inclusion at future Olympic games. During a meeting earlier in October in Lausanne, Switzerland, the committee decided that esports are sports. Strong growth among a younger demographic across the world makes esports stand out as a way to increase engagement with the Olympics. The committee also concluded that esports players train for competition as intensely as traditional athletes. Related: Violent video games likely won’t be considered for the Olympics, only sports titles But to be recognized further by the IOC, esports content “must not infringe on the Olympic values.” This statement aligns with a similar sentiment expressed by IOC president Thomas Bach. “We want to promote non-discrimination, non-violence, and peace among people,” Bach said in August. “This doesn’t match with video games, which are about violence, explosions, and killing. And there we have to draw a clear line.” Likewise, should esports be considered for the Olympics, there must be a governing body that guarantees compliance with the Olympic Movement rules, like anti-doping, betting, and match manipulation. The committee will continue to discuss esports “in due course,” according to the communique.

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