I would like to talk about controversial topic which is Esports in the Olympics. Here is a short video about why Esports should be in the Olympics in 2024. Watch it and post some thoughts about it.
Questions:
1. Why does Esport audience continue to grow?
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
Comments
1. Esport is becoming an increasingly popular field of entertainment. If it isn't already. So I believe yes, esports will grow all the time. Especially now, in pandemic times.
2. When I was young I really wanted to become an esports player. However, over time, I had other plans and priorities. Until now, I don't think I would be a good esport player.
3. Hard to say. However, I believe that esports should not be part of the Olympics, as the Olympics are traditional and classic sports. And I believe we should not mix.
Nowadays in every home there is at least one desktop computer that is used not only for work. Children are staying at home more, ignoring face to face social interactions and getting way too deep into gaming. It's important to mention that E-sport audience is pretty young and filled with kids. What is more almost everything is digitalized in XXI century which kinda improves te chances of spotting e-sport and even checking it out.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I even was en e-sport player for a moment as friends needed someone good in tournament. Not the dream of mine but I was willing to help.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
Hell no! E-sport is exaggarated and it shoudn't be even considered as a sport. I agree that some games are difficult and it takes years to truly master each aspect of it. Like Starcraft II where a single person i capable of doing over 300 actions per minute. Yet take a look at the Olimpics - each kind of sport is there for such a long time and when it comes to games..? What is on top is changing really quickly. Game could be played during one year and the next year it might be a completely different story. I my opinion games are meant to relax or drag away from daily worries, not to compete who spent more hours isolating himself to achieve useless knowledge about game that could disappear very soon.
Thank you for your time watching this short video and answered my questions. I'm really sorry you did not succeed in being a pro player but maybe IT will suit you. In my opinion, esport should be part of Olympics. We live in increasingly modern world and I think we need do some progress in that way. Of course tradition is tradition but people in 'traditional' sport has to understand that it's all about competition, to show the world which country is the best in particular sport discipline.
Wow. You have my attention. Could you say something more about your journey as a esport player? That would be great. I mentioned about my poin of view about Esport and Olympics above but I disagree that Esport is exaggarated. The audience grows and it becomes faster and faster every year. Esport, it's not about clicking on game controller or keyboard and mouse. I was a witness how pros's day looks like. Nowadays, they do exercises every day. Have a special diet. They have specialists such as coaches or psychologists. Pro players devote theirselves the same amount of time to preparation as ordinary athletes and I think time to move on, do some changes and search compromise for both sides.
Esport audience is growing in a very fast pace because the whole gaming industry is getting bigger and bigger. People love playing video games since 1980s and since then their fanbase has been getting stronger. Now it is stronger than ever and it is no surprise that there are people who want to see their favourite game being played at a proffessional level.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
No, I haven't. I like playing video games for fun and I think that taking it to serious might just make me lose the joy that it gives me. Video games in my case shouldn't be taken to seriously.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I don't think that Esport should be in the olympics. I am still making my mind if it should be considered a sport. Olympics have always been about people's physical capabilities. Esport in my opinion is to digital to be in the same competition as traditional sports.
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I think as more and more young people play video games the esport audience also grows. It can be especially seen in the raise of popularity of gaming youtubers.
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I've taken part in some Counter-Strike tournament in high school and enjoyed it quite a bit.
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I think that eventually it should be placed among the disciplines of Olympics, we can see that new sports are continued to be added in the list, and gaming is a sport that without a doubt requires a lot of skills, tallent and dedication.
Esport is very popular in Asia, and as we know in Asia, it is the continent with the largest population. That's why, I think, there is an increase in the popularity of esports. Maybe 10-15 years of esports will really get the attention, but at this point, I think at least in Europe, real sport is getting much more attention. I would compare esport to FAME MMA - federation organizing freak fights. Everyone says it's a sport, but unfortunately it's entertainment. This is entertainment for people for whom sport is too difficult.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I never wanted to be an esports player. In hindsight, I think playing games on the computer was a waste of time, I should study more or play more casual sports.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I believe not. Esport is not a sport. Additionally, special tournaments are organized where esports players compete with each other. I think they don't need to attend the regular Olympics. I believe that you cannot compare, for example, a 100-meter run with a game of Counter Strike. I associate sport with physical effort, sweat, tears ... I don't see it in esports.
2. It could be very fun to become a professional player as well as become a professional athlete. You can achieve fame and big money in both areas. However, I have never dreamed of becoming a professional player because I am aware that a given game is played by millions of people and it is very difficult to be one of the top 100. However, I really like getting better and better in a particular game, the possibility of observing the progress of my own skills gives the feeling of a job well done while having fun.
3. I believe that there should be a separate world championship or olympics for esports. I think we should separate electronic sport, where reflexes and thinking are the most important things, from sport where muscle strength or technique of performing an activity are usually the most important. Esports competition audiences may also be uninterested in sports contests, and vice versa.
First of all, Esports have a low barrier of entry. You only need a moderately-priced PC and a decent internet connection. The gear costs might be higher than those of football or tennis, but you don’t have to pay for classes. Before going to tournaments, E-sports players practice at home. Online players are anonymous, they are not judged by their age, ethnicity or gender. To put it differently, E-sports embody the idea of pure competition more than elitist sports like golf or ice-skating.
2. Have you ever dreamed about becoming an Esport player?
I have not. There are still not many girls in E-sports. The environment could be toxic if I had a successful career. However, I would definitely have health problems by the time I make it to the big tournaments. The amount of time you have to sit in a chair to be a professional gamer would be unbearable for my spine.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I see Olympics as a ‘physical’ competition. It’s about who is the strongest or fastest. E-sports are more like chess, it’s about outsmarting your oponent. That’s why I’m not sure if adding E-sports to the Olympics programme would be a good idea.
I’ve had an episode where I wanted to play Esport in one of the games I play regularly, but after a while I realised I actually don’t want to do that. I like a little competition, but any kind of sports event that is more serious and lucrative for the winners, in my opinion, is a little bit too much. People can get really nasty when it comes to rivalry. I’m not that type of a person that needs to “fight”, to prove myself in front of other people. I’m not even really into participating in art contests or similar.
I don’t think it will ever get included in the Olympics. I think the “regular” sports are too “orthodox” in a way, so Esport doesn’t really match. But even if it will, it’ll take some time before it’ll be truly appreciated and accepted as an Olympic sport.
2.I think dreaming is too much said. I used to want to make money playing games, but it's incredibly difficult. The entry threshold is very high and it is not a stable type of employment.
3.I think esports should never be in the Olympics. It is reserved for classical sports and I would be in favor of organizing an e-Olympiad instead.
Esport is an extremely rapidly developing field that was actually established several years ago. So far, there is no indication that the trends will change, so I believe that the esport audience will continue to grow.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
No, I have never dreamed of becoming an esports player. I don't play computer games or watch any esports matches. These are topics far from my interests, but who knows, maybe it will change someday.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
Why not! I don't see any contraindications. The prestige of a sport is determined by its viewership, so if there is so much interest in this field, esport should be introduced to the Olympics.
Personally, I've never dreamed about that. When I was younger, I used to play mostly single-player games. I preferred the story the game told rather than competing with other people.
I don't have anything against it and I don't think that other Olympic disciplines will lose anything if E-sports became an Olympic sport. So my answer is yes, I think it would be nice to have more variety in the Olympics.
People spend more time in front of electronic devices and this industry is keep evouling. You have a lot of different games and everyone can find something for themselfs. The adventage is that you have more kind people in E-Sport. You can be next to fan of oponents team and you both enjoy the game on tournament. There is no bad energy like on soccer games.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I had time in my life when i thought that would be awesome to play on the biggest stages. I played very good in CS but with time i understood that would be worst future for me than that i want to achive now.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
Yes i also think in some day it will. Everything is keep evolving.
I think and I don’t know why but esport is mainly recognizable with men. There is always place for women but the problem is organizations. They invest in men’s squads rather than women’s. Maybe esport doesn’t grow as I expected.
I understand your point of view about Olypics and I did mine few comments above. But I’m interested in what you said about gains money for a living just playing games. You supposed to mean streaming, right? Nowadays, it’s kind a hard to get in. Most of people has good pc to do that right now but it’s hard to attract audience to stay on your channel.
2. I don't think so. Sometimes I wondered what it would be like to become a streamer, but I know this is not the job I am born for :) You have to know how to talk to the webcam as if it were a large group of people. You also need to have a talent for games and an interesting, quite media personality. You also have to be resistant to stress, criticism and, above all, hate.
3. I don't think it's a good idea. Olimipada is something traditional that has been going on for many, many years. I think a separate e-Olympics should be prepared. But we should not violate this kind of tradition. Many people wouldn't like it.
Additionaly, players are becoming more qualified and devoted which results in better shows quality, thus gaining community applause.
Well, becoming professional player was once considered by me. It was time when I had time for playing games for a longer periods of time.
Back then, together with friends, we engaged in playing competetive and cooperative games. We were taking it very seriously!
As far as Olympics go, I simply don't know and care.
Even though, I strongly support healthy competition and sports, I am enemy of the present Olympics concept.
What I value far more are decentralized, private competitions, which are free of governments and politics, as much as possible.
We should focus on fact, that Esports thrives and it doesn't need to be in the Olympics to remain relevant.
In my opinion Esport audience continue to grow because more and more people play games. Especially during a pandemic, each of us is looking for entertainment and games are perfect for that. Each player can compare their skills with the pros and this is very exciting in esports competitions.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I have never dreamed about become Esport player because I don't play games :) Why I don't play games? Because I'm aware of how addictive it is and I don't have that much time.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
Olymipcs are games with a long tradition. I certainly wouldn't change their formula and left as it has existed for a long time. Olympic Games history goes back to BC and it would be strange when we will change sports discipline. Such traditions cannot be changed.
In my opinion Esport audience will grow because nowadays there is a lot of content about esport. We have youtube/twitch and many other platforms where we can find videos related to esport and watch them. There are a lot of events like esport championships.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
No, in my opinion esport player career is boring, I prefer more active mode live.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
In my opinion - No. The Olympics are related to sport. Esport is something different. I think we shouldn't name esport sport.
I think people desire to consume culture they can relate to, and watching pro players playing their favourite game they spend every evening on could be more relatable than a football match, whereas they only play football themselves for an hour or so per week. In addition, I think newer generations will bring even bigger audiences to esports and as infrastructure will constantly improve I think it will overtake 'traditional' sports very soon.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
hah, sure I was! My teenage years but I think the term wasn't used or not yet popular back in these days. Nowadays it's a valid career option, back in the days it was just to prove yourself you're the best.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I think Olympics is the only credibility to call oneself 'a world championship'. Does esport need it? I think it does. I don't really care about this pointless conversations arguing if esport is a real sport, blah blah. Esport is a culture phenomenon nowadays and I don't see real benefit of defending some kind of 'olympics' or 'traditional sports' virtue.
I've never had any interest in becoming an expert player. I play games for entertainment and to relax, becoming a competitive player would take away my enjoyment of playing games.
I don't think that Esport should be in the Olympics. The Olympics are about showing physical limits of the human body, Esports focus on in game skills and mental strength.
In my opinion, we have times when technology has moved forward. A lot of people spend their time in front of the computer. Not only for hobbies but also for work. Esport has become very popular. There are many good Polish players and they are an authority for many young people and sometimes adults. I think a lot of people once had a dream to become a famous athlete. Now, looking at the times, probably more children want to become a famous player.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
Yes. I used to make money playing games, but it is a bit comparable to sports. Too much sacrifice to be the best. However, this is not my cup of tea.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics
In my opinion, this should not be in the Olympics. The Olympics are about traditional sports and it should stay that way. There is a lot of money in Esport anyway, and an Esport that would be at the Olympics would be a slight exaggeration.
Because esport is still growing too, esport is becoming more and more popular, which result in being more attractive to the audience and sponsors. Sponsors will bring money and an audience. Real perpetual motion machine.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
Maybe for a moment when I was younger, but I prefer outdoor activities or like many people will say "real sports".
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
No, I think the Olympics is something traditional and spectacular, I don't want to depreciate esport, but for me, it must be considered in its own category. If people want, they can make something like E-Olympics.
Few years ago I think about become esport player but then I realized that if you want to be the best on the world you need to sacrifice for this. Workouts for tournaments are demanding like for normal sports, you need to train a lot of hours per day. This is full time job not a hobby.
I think that esport should be in the Olympics because word is changing and this is one of discipline like other one. You need a lot of train, sacrifice and work so why esport player can't be on Olympics? Like other sportsman?
To be honest I dreamed about it when I was younger, but I never was so good, to compete on the highest level, so I gave up very quickly. For me, hardcore gaming is too high pressure and I prefer to relax and chill during video games.
In my opinion Esport can easily be added as an Olympic games. But I think there are a lot of older people, especially one who organize Olympics, that aren’t ready to tell everyone that esport is a sport as any other sport they know. It’s all about cause and effect that would have for those people.
I see your point of view. Nowadays esport player has to to flexible. Has to connect outdoor activities with ‘job’ in front of monitor. Maybe you should go back to consideration about being esport player for a living haha. I appreciate your opinion about E-Olympics. That could be a thing. But I think E-Olympic should be a part of real one.
Computer games are a really big part of industry. Almost every young person plays computer games and like competing with other players in the Internet. Watching esport matches helps them in learning how to play the game better and better.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I really like playing games but never really wanted to do it professionally. In my case, games are made to just give me some fun in the free time.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
It's complicated. I don't think that Esport should join current Olympic Games but there could be made some kind of Olympics only for computer games.
To be honest I’m not the best gamer, so I haven’t dreamt about becoming an esport player. Of course this looks like wonderful job, but I think it’s not for me. I am getting bored after playing one game for too long and I need to take breaks that sometimes can last a few months. I like playing computer games but not only one because it’s too monotonous.
Esport players in my opinion aren’t real sportsmen. I know they have to train a lot like in other sports and their whole life is focused on one game, but I perceive computer games more like boardgames. Computer games are more strategical and mental than physical and I think it shouldn’t be included into Olympics Games.
I haven't dreamed about becoming an e-sport player. I like to play cs:go casually with my friends, but I get stressed in 1v1 situations. I don't think I would be able to handle the pressure on a professional level.
I think it should be an Olympic sport. My only concern is what games would be chosen and what would be the requirements.
E Sport is becoming more and more popular as games become more and more accessible. People watching golf competitions have probably played this game in the past and are interested in how professional golfers will handle the challenges. It is the same in the case of computer games. People want to learn better moves as well
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Probably not, I'm too weak for that. I tried my hand at CS GO, even attended a small tournament, but with no major achievements.
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When I played at a small local esports tournament I saw a lot I lack to be a professional player. I was surprised by the level of the game and that's why I think E sport should be an Olympic competition.
Because video games where mostly popular among younger people when they first came out, so now people who weren't young at that time are dying and new generations are still interested in them.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
Maybe for a short time, when I was teenager. But I realized that it's really hard and competitive sport, so I don't think that it's worth it.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I don't see a reason why it shouldn't be part of the Olympics, but to be honest, I don't really care about it, because I'm not a fan of watching traditional sports or esports.
Well, more people are interested in such activity. Technology is way more accessible and it is less awkward to say that you are a player.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
Not really, I wouldn't feel fulfilment doing such for my living. I hope that I would be able to do something else than working in broadly defined entertainment.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I don't think so... I guess, I wouldn't put e-sport and sport into same categories even though I see some similarities. I think that, the idea of putting e-sport into broad category of sport came from putting chess into same category as football. I don't understand why this is the case?
I think that I wouldn't put chess and e-sport into category of sports.
I think that the E-sport audience will grow, because almost everyone at home (at least in developed countries) has a desktop and computer games are a good way to relax and spend free time alone or with friends. Especially during quarantine, when we spend a lot of time at home. Another reason is that a new generation born in the era of technological development grows up. Many of us played computer games all childhood. My parents aren't interested in computer games, because they didn't have any computers during their childhood and youth. So they prefer to spend their free time watching TV, films or reading books.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I don’t really into playing computer games. I sometimes play, but not all my free time. So becoming a E-sport player is definitely not my dream. But I had a roommate who dreamed about becoming a professional player. And this is something completely different from just playing in your free time. He spent about 8-10 hours every day playing “CS Go” to improve his skills. He didn’t treat this as entertainment, he approached this as a training. It’s like football: you can just play with your friends every weekend, but it’s not the way to become a professional football player.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
It's a hard question for me. On the one hand, I think that E-sport is a real sport. Professional E-sport players give a lot of effort to become professionals, they train every day, each team has its own strategy etc. On the other hand, every other activity like playing music instruments or painting needs a lot of effort to become professional. For me, E-sport does not require so much physical effort and conditioning like other Olympic disciplines. For me, the Olympic games are about measuring physical strength. So it’s hard for me to answer.
2. I thought about it for a while when I was younger. Unfortunately, the amount of skill, practice and expertise required to become a professional e-sports player is higher than in all other types of sport and due to growing audience and players count the entry bar is only getting higher. Due to this, I didn't even attempt doing so, because my chance of success was little and required sacrifices in terms of time , other areas of self-development and knowledge were too high, if i were to fail.
3.Certainly, I think it's in Olympics' best interest to accept esports as a category, otherwise they might become irrelevant one day, due to interest lost in favor of esports. Doing so would also benefit them by reaching a broader audience considering whole Olympics and even possibly attracting new people to existing Olympic sports. Only things holding us back are existing conventions and orthodox sport fans/purists not considering e-sports a sport.
2. I have never dreamed of being professional esport player. I have no knowledge about game society, esport players and I don’t know any of famous video game player. This subject is completely new for me. But I know how popular are video games so seems obvious that gamers society has their own celebrities and stars.
3. I think esport should be in the Olimpic. It’s cool that they have their famous teams and big events. They organise competitions and awards costs millions. It is really fast growing industry which is still ignore by alter generation. It’s sad. For sure video games may be called sport. We call chess a sport, so why video game not? A lot of people has no idea how big deal is esport today.
The games are easly accessible for everyone with a lot of titles being free to play and is fun to watch even if you're not in the 0.01% of the best players.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I don't have the mindset to be esport player but being a streamer would be a fun thing to do. Playing games for a living? Sign me up!
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
Esport combines hundreds of titles so I don't think it's possible. I would rather see chess in the Olympics.
I believe it's because more and more people are playing video games, and just like with normal sports, it's great to see what the best of the best can do.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
Not really, I've never considered playing video games as a way to make money, and mostly because of that I have never thought of becoming a professional player.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I wouldn't mind seeing League of Legends or Overwatch matches during the olimpics. I think that with such a huge audience, and with the games having a lot of depth, it would be nice if Esport became a part of Olympics.
2. No, I haven't. I do not like multiplayer games and I do not want to try to break records. I prefer games with an extensive storyline, and such games do not take part in esports competitions.
3. In my opinion, the Olympics should remain as it is. Esport has its own competition, and classic sports its own and it should stay that way.
2. I haven’t but I dreamed about becoming a game tester. The funny thing is that I got that job when I had forgotten my childhood dream. I worked as LQA Game Tester for almost 2 months. It is quite a specific experience, but I recommend it everyone who doesn’t know what to tell about themselves during parties.
3. It seems that Esport could have its own Olympics. There is no need to violently push it to the same list of sports with tennis, swimming and so on. It’s possible to create a new and unique event
I think Esport is getting more and more audience because firstly it's fun to watch and most of the audience are gamers themselves so most of them don’t stop watching it because they are learning by watching. But Also these recent years games are better developed and more addictive.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
I would like it very much but unfortunately, I only play FIFA and I'm good at winning against my friend but not confident enough to become a professional.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I think Esport is developing well and should be in the Olympics but it shouldn’t be the main focus. I think the main focus should be on having its own system and competition because Esport might be divided into many different categories which might be overwhelming for the Olympics.
I think it is growing really fast. It's a fact. The audience is growing too, because every young people has a contact with games from young age. It is like football for us or our parents. We used to play it every free time when we are little.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
No, I have never dreamed about it. I have some other dreams and realize them. I used to play a lot with my friends, but it was just for fun. These days I like to play Fifa with my friends on Friday night, but that's all.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
It is very common topic. But I have my opinion about that. I think E-sport shouldn't be in the Olympics. It is not a real sport. I understand that they are also training for tournaments. But they have their own tournament. It is not necessary to see it in the Olympics games.
2. No I have not. It is not healthy, also I like in gaming various type of games. In pro gaming, they spend hours playing one game. I think I could say It about all of the sports. One attractive aspect is salary. E-Sports offers salary almost competitive to football.
3. I must say that I don’t like to watch any kind of sports. It is a lot cooler to play sport. What pleasure people taking from watch how someone shoot in game? Strange think. But It could be, There is no problem for me.
AS our civilization moves forward in time and the people, that were born before games became really popular, pass away, naturally the amount of people interested in games grows larger.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
Yes, I have. I often play League of Legends, which is the most popular game in the world. Being popular esports player in this game makes you comparable in popularity with the best football stars.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
Yes, that would be amazing. There is not enough rivalry between all continents, so one more opportunity to see it is really needed.
I think that it's because games are becoming more and more complex and because events are becoming more and more professional. In my opinion it is also that it's very entertaining to watch it when you know the game.
2. Have you ever dreamed about become Esport player?
Well, not really. It's because I know that it takes a lot of effort. You have to make that kind of dedication as a normal sportsman to become esport player.
3. Do you think that Esport should be in the Olympics?
I don't think so. I think that the audience of Olympics is very different that esport audience and it's pointless to embrace it, because people wouldn't understand it and wouldn't appreciate it.