A senior professional team with an average age of 69, which is rare in Japan, has been launched in Akita Prefecture for "e-sports," which is a competitive game.
The "Matagi Snipers" was launched by eight men and women between the ages of 66 and 73.
A press conference was held in Akita City on the 21st with the attendance of five players, including representatives of athletes and coaches.
Esports is said to be effective in preventing dementia, and the team management company recruited athletes for the elderly in Akita Prefecture, determined the suitability of the 21 applicants, and selected 8 of them. It means that it was selected.
According to the operating company, professional teams of esports by the elderly are rare in Japan, and they are currently practicing at training centers in the city three times a week.
The team already has sponsors, and in the future, in addition to earning profits through video distribution scheduled to start in October, in the future we will participate in competitions and aim to win prize money.
One of the members, player name "Eva-chan" (67) said, "I have never played a game before, but when I tried it, I tried to formulate strategies and talk to my friends as well as my eyes and hands. I felt that it was good for preventing dementia. I want to continue to do my best. "