Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic eSports Games in 2025

The International Olympic Committee is aiming to tap into the country's youthful demographic of 23 million gamers and growing eSports market.

By Jeremy Dickson

July 16, 2024

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eSports, Fortnite, gaming, Gran Turismo, International Olympic Committee, National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia, Olympic eSports Games, Rocket League, Saudi Arabia, sports-washing

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Jeremy is the Features Editor of Kidscreen specializing in the content production, broadcasting and distribution aspects of the global children's entertainment industry. Contact Jeremy at jdickson@brunico.com.

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Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic eSports Games in 2025

The International Olympic Committee is aiming to tap into the country's youthful demographic of 23 million gamers and growing eSports market.

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