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IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics

Jul. 12, 2024 10:13 AM EDT

GENEVA (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the Esports Olympics that launch next year. The gaming partnership will be for 12 years “with Olympic Esports Games held regularly,” the...

IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal to host Esports Olympic Games launching in 2025

Jul. 12, 2024 07:17 AM EDT
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal to host Esports Olympic Games launching in 2025.

Esports Olympics set to launch after IOC presents proposal for video games project

Jun. 14, 2024 13:03 PM EDT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The first Olympic Esports Games are set to be added soon to the IOC’s portfolio of events as it seeks to attract and retain young audiences. The International Olympic Committee said Friday it will ask members to approve a proposal to create a video...