The qualifying window for the Olympic Esports Series (OES) is now open and will culminate in the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in June 2023 in Singapore.
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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.
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The competition
The qualifying window for the Olympic Esports Series runs from 1 March to 15 May. Both amateurs and professionals are encouraged to participate and try their hands at potential Olympic glory.
Then from 22 to 25 June 2023, the Suntec Centre in Singapore will play host to the live, in-person finals during Olympic Esports Week.
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Tips and tricks
Esports may be seen as less taxing than traditional physical sports but the Olympic Committee suggests that this is not the case.
They encourage participants to partake in “Practicing outside the pixels in Esports“, stress the importance of mental well-being and developing healthy routines. Take breaks and get physically active.
Like with all sports having plans, goals, and schedules are important. Most professional Esports teams have wellness and nutritional coaches to ensure that players are in peak condition to train and preform.
Not everyone can be an Olympian but the 2023 qualifying season has opened up the field and allowed many to dream. Are you game?
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