The IOC = International Olympic Committee has announced that it will create an official competition for "virtual sports" where people can compete online while moving, and the competition will be held from 13th next month.
The IOC will consider whether to adopt "virtual sports" to compete online as a future Olympic sport by 2025 so that the younger generation will be interested in the value of sports and the Olympic Games. I am doing it.
On the 22nd, the IOC will collaborate with five international federations of baseball and bicycles, boats, sailing, and motorsports and game-related companies to launch the "Olympic Virtual Series," the first official competition for "virtual sports." Announced that it will be established.
In addition, the tournament also included baseball games sold by Japanese companies.
The tournament will be held from May 13th to June 23rd, as some of the general public can participate from home.
"The new competition is a new and unique competition aimed at directly engaging with new viewers in the field of virtual sports. By holding it, we will promote people's participation in sports and for the younger generation. I hope you will understand the value of the Olympics. "