The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) has introduced the formation of a working group in preparation for the Olympic Esports Video games (OEG), a worldwide occasion by the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC).
In response to the interpretation of a press launch, the working group goals to review the feasibility of internet hosting the OEG in South Korea, whereas fostering nationwide groups.
The group consists of the Korea Sports activities Council, the Ministry of Tradition, Sports activities and Tourism, sports activities organisations, academia, and consultants within the esports and gaming industries.
“Via the operation of this working group, we plan to strengthen the connection between conventional sports activities and esports, and search methods for the Korean esports and sport trade to develop in concord with the worldwide sports activities stage,” KSOC Chairman Yoo Seung-min said.
What are the Olympic Esports Video games?
Again in July 2024, the 142nd IOC session accredited the creation of the OEG, a deliberate worldwide multi-esports occasion combining the Olympic and aggressive gaming worlds. The selection was made following the reception of the Olympic Esports Week held in Singapore again in 2023.
Just like occasions such because the Esports World Cup, the OEGs are set to function a number of aggressive video games, although the total catalogue of esports titles has but to be confirmed.
