The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Friday, July 12, 2024, that Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025.

The IOC revealed that its partnership with the Saudi National Olympic Committee will span 12 years.

The IOC stated, “The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural

Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The duration of the partnership between the IOC and the Saudi NOC will be 12 years, with Olympic Esports Games held regularly.”

“We are a youthful nation, with over 23 million gamers, Our kingdom has become a global hub for professional esports.”

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, the Saudi Minister of Sport said “This is a natural next step for our young athletes, our country and the global esports community.”

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