Sports:
Source: Olympics
Esports officially debuted as an official event at the Asian Games 2023 (in Hangzhou, China), featuring seven top titles, including League of Legends, and involving teams from over 30 countries.
The competition included both PC and mobile games, covering multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and single-player genres. Gold medals were awarded for each game.
What is Esports?
Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to organized competitive video gaming. It involves individuals or teams competing in various video games at a professional level, often in tournaments with significant prizes.
More about Esports:
- Esports was previously featured as a demonstration sport at the Jakarta Asian Games (2018) and proved highly popular.
- Esports inclusion in the Olympics remains uncertain, with concerns about violent or discriminatory content in some games.
- Notably, winning a gold medal in esports at the Asian Games could exempt South Korean players from compulsory military service.
What are the types of online gaming?
- E-sports(well-organized electronic sports which include professional players),
- Fantasy sports
- Casual games: these can be either skill-based (mental skill) or chance-based (based on a random activity like a roll of a dice) online games.
