The Olympic Esports Series (OES) qualifying period for amateurs and professionals is now open and will culminate with the first Olympic ESports Week in Singapore in June 2023.
VIRTUAL SPORTS IN THE OLYMPIC ESPORTS SERIES
The following nine sports will be part of the series:
– Archery on Tic Tac Bow
– Baseball on WBSC eBASEBALL TM: POWER PROS
– Chess on Chess.com
– Cycling on Zwift
– Dance on Just Dance
– Sailing on Virtual Regatta
– Motor Sport on Gran Turismo TM
– Taekwondo on Virtual Taekwondo
– Tennis on Tennis: Clash
Each game has its own process of qualification. Geographical restrictions may also apply depending on the event.
THE COMPETITION
The qualifying window for the Olympic Esports series runs from March 1 to May 15. Both beginners and professionals are encouraged to participate and try their hand at possible Olympic glory. Then, from June 22-25, 2023, the Suntec Center in Singapore will host the finals during the Olympic Esports Week.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Esports may be considered less taxing than traditional physical sports, but the Olympic Committee suggests it is not.
They encourage participants to partake in “Practicing outside the pixels in Esports“, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and developing a healthy lifestyle. Take a break from the gym.
As with all sports, it is important to have a plan, a goal and a schedule. Many professional eSport teams have fitness and nutrition coaches to ensure that players are in the best possible condition to train and prepare.
Not everyone can be an Olympian, but the 2023 qualifying season opened the field and gave many people to dream. Are you game?
