The IOC is changing course. It has published a statement This Thursday, discussions focused on the proposed eSports Olympics. While the first edition was expected in Saudi Arabia in 2027The situation has changed. Over the past year, the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee discussed at length the concept of these Games, in accordance with the partnership they announced in 2024. Recently, the two parties and the Esports World Cup Foundation met again and reviewed this initiative. They mutually agreed to to end their cooperation in the context of the eSports Olympics " explains the IOC.
The organization is not abandoning its idea, however. Both parties are determined to pursue their respective ambitions in this area, each following its own path. For its part, The IOC will adopt a new approach to the eSports Olympic GamesGuided by feedback gathered throughout the "Pause and Reflect" process, the organization will seek to establish a new partnership model. This approach will better align the eSports Olympic Games with the long-term ambitions of the Olympic Movement and broaden the reach of the opportunities offered by these Games. the goal of organizing the first edition as soon as possible. »
