Esports, Saudi Arabia and Olympic Games

Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom’s Esports World Cup Foundation.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, as part of a 12-year-deal with the country signed last year.
Esports Olympics: Game over or paused?
The highly anticipated inaugural Esports Olympics, set to make its grand entrance in 2025 in Saudi Arabia, hit a major roadblock. Combining mounting
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced plans for an Olympic Esports Games in October 2023, and initially announced the first Olympic Esports Games would be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
Esports Olympic Games scheduled for 2025 likely to be postponed
There is every reason to believe that the Esports Olympic Games – which IOC President Thomas Bach spoke about six months ago as a
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games confirmed for 2027
Following rumours about delays for the inaugural Olympic Esports Games, the IOC has confirmed the event will take place in 2027.
Philippine body welcomes Olympic Esports Games postponement
The Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) sees the postponement of the inaugural Olympic Esports Games as a welcome development.
Which Country Will Host the First Esports Olympics? What Games Will Be Included?
With advancing technology, sports competitions are also evolving. The world's first Esports Olympics is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027, giving Esports players their own Olympic-style tournament.
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh The maiden Esports Olympics slated to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2025 has been delayed by two years, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
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