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The International Olympic Committee has formally announced the creation of the Olympic Esports Games, with the inaugural event taking place in Saudi Arabia in 2025. The IOC earlier announced that it would partner with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia for 12 years. The executive board’s proposal was adopted, as expected, on the opening […]
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Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the Esports Olympics that launch next year as part of a 12-year partnership “with Olympic Esports Games held regularly,” the International Olympic Committee said in a statement Friday. The announcement was made during the two-month Esports World Cup being staged […]
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USA Boxing is looking to esports for its next potential engagement with fans and as a training tool for amateur and elite athletes alike. The national governing body has announced that Golden Gloves VR, a virtual reality boxing game created by Tulsa-based tech company Engine Room VR, is now the NGB’s official esports boxing game. Under […]
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A new study examining global trends in hosting in-person esports events has concluded that Raleigh, North Carolina, is among the top destinations for such events. The project, which examined in-person esports tournaments in North America, Europe and the Nordic region from 2019–2023, was conducted by PLAYHRDR Advisors, the Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee and […]
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Visit Myrtle Beach will host the second annual Boost at the Beach collegiate esports competition from March 8–10 at The Hangout in Myrtle Beach with double the number of participating schools as the inaugural edition. Teams include two South Carolina universities in Clemson and South Carolina along with Harrisburg (Pennsylvania), George Mason, Georgia State, Maryville, […]
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The first Blast R6 Major of the 2024 season will be from May 16-26 in Manchester, England, the esports organization has announced along with Ubisoft. Twenty of the world’s best teams will compete over two weeks as the United Kingdom will host its first ever Rainbow Six Major. The United Kingdom has been a core […]
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Allied Esports and the University of Nevada Las Vegas cut the ribbon to unveil a new state-of-the-art gaming lounge on the school’s campus on January 24. The Tonopah Esports Lounge, located within the Tonopah dormitory, features 25 PCs with gaming monitors, headsets, mouse pads, gaming mouses and ergonomic gaming chairs. All the equipment and accessories […]
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The International Olympic Committee is looking at creating an Olympic Esports Games in 2026 and have it hosted in Japan, Kyodo News reported recently. The report said “Japanese officials are expected to step up talks in 2024 at the IOC’s request.” The IOC has committed to an expanded interest in esports, with President Thomas Bach […]
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Global design firm Populous has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy to create plans for a massive esports district in Riyadh. Qiddiya Gaming and Esports District, the world’s first mixed-use gaming and esports district, will attract gamers to an area dedicated to esports, entertainment, sports and culture. “We are proud to have […]
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Marriott Bonvoy has become the first hospitality company to launch in the Fortnite universe with Marriott Bonvoy Land, a virtual park leading to four hotel-themed mini games that represent Moxy Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels & Resorts and Autograph Collection Hotels. People can use the game code 7652-9467-4215 to portal into the park […]
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The @Big12Conference has selected the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, to host the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Big 12 Gymnastics Championships. The 2025 Big 12 Gymnastics Championship’s two sessions will be held March 22 at noon and 5 p.m. local time.
.@PlayNAIA has selected Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Alabama, and @GSOB_Sports as hosts for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships.
Move United was given the 2024 Rings of Gold Award by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee during its annual assembly last week in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Triple Crown Sports has announced the departure of Sean Hardy, who is stepping down from his role as chief operating officer to join League One Volleyball as chief growth officer.
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