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Saudi Arabia to Host First-Ever Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh in 2027.

Sports | Dated: 18 Feb 2025

On February 11, 2025, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the first-ever Olympic Esports Games in 2027. This historic decision follows a 12-year partnership between the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), aimed at attracting younger audiences through the inclusion of esports.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The SOPC, in collaboration with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), will work alongside the IOC to organize the Games.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The goal of the Olympic Esports Games is to merge traditional sports with esports, creating more opportunities for athletes and teams. The "Road to the Games" will begin in 2025, with initial Olympic esports competitions leading up to the main event in 2027.
  • (ii) This initiative was announced during the 142nd IOC Session in July 2024.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Where will the inaugural Olympic Esports Games be held in 2027, as announced recently by the IOC?

Correct Answer: Riyadh

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