For the first time in the history of the Olympics: IOC supports the Olympic Games in esports

For the first time in the history of the Olympics: IOC supports the Olympic Games in esports

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The International Olympic Committee has unanimously voted to create the Olympic Esports Games. The IOC will begin work on selecting a city, date, and qualification process for players to attract the attention of the 'digital generation'.

The International Olympic Committee has unanimously voted to create the first-ever Olympic Games in esports. UNN writes about this with reference to the IOC. 

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This is truly a new era for the IOC. We are keeping up with the pace of the digital revolution. My dear friends and colleagues, with your vote, you have created the Olympic Esports Games

- said the head of the IOC Thomas Bach.

The IOC will immediately start working on the selection of the city and venue of the competition, select the date, determine the qualification process for players and other details.

According to Thomas Bach, the Olympic Games in esports should attract the attention of the current "digital generation" to remain relevant to young people.

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