Saudi Arabia, Esports and Olympics

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia to hold first Esports Olympics, aiming to be global esports hub
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself to be a global hub for gaming and esports by 2030 as part of its national strategy, with its first milestone set in 2027 to launch the first-ever Olympics Esports Games.
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, as part of a 12-year-deal with the country signed last year.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in Riyadh in 2027 – Road to the Games to start this year
The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games, a landmark event both in the world of esports and within the Olympic Movement, will be held in 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh Set To Host First Olympic Esports Games In 2027 Under 12-Year Deal
The event is part of a 12-year agreement signed last year between the IOC and Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Foundation, which will serve as the founding partner
Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year.
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in Riyadh The maiden Esports Olympics slated to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2025 has been delayed by two years, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
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