Dukester

There are a lot dumber Olympic sports so this wouldn't be too bad imo.

S: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1065131/ioc-to-host-esports-summit-in-lausanne-in-july
Esports is becoming one step closer to actual IOC recognition which is an impressive feet in of itself. The IOC has planned a summit in July at
Fairly big news for all those interested in esports and it reaching IOC recognition (which it hasn't yet). 
 
The games announced so far are: 
The IOC goes on to mention that they want the games to be selected so it doesn't glorify killing
Me and @Dukester think this is a great idea for the IOC
 
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That was the NA dream team that got to the finals of the Major

I also don't get why this comment is necessary, eSports is growing by the tournament, look at DotAs TI exceeding itself every year ($25mil for Ti7) it's time to either get with the time or miss the opportunity. 
 
As a 17 year old lad, I am starting to play dota more competitively, taking part in every Dota Battle Pass tournament at the weekend, every faceit tournament I have a go at. BUT I also understand the value of staying fit, I go to the gym 3-5 times a week to stay healthy.
 
Just because the times are moving and people are starting to see video games as a sport does not mean that other sports such as football are just going to die....
 
Picture it this way, do you still class a eSports player (let's say somebody like Miracle from Team Liquids dota team) as a professional?
Do you class Ronaldo from (insert team he plays for here) as a professional? 
Each sport is different, if eSports isn't for you, don't follow it but don't kick up a fuss because you don't. I could rant on about me thinking  football was not a sport and how everybody acts when they pretend to get hurt, but do I? No. 

Dota/StarCraft etc requires a high level of eye to hand coordination and understanding to be exceptional at, both take an impact to you mentally if you lose/win a tournament/professional match... 
 
I don't get this line.... NOBODY has said to ditch sports and only do eSports... Sports is still going to be popular, football isn't just going to die cause Finland now support competitive dota..... It shouldn't ONLY be down to professional sports to glorify healthy activity. It should be down to the government through campaigns, schools through PE and awareness and most importantly Parents to say when enough is enough..... 

Dota/StarCraft etc requires a high level of eye to hand coordination and understanding to be exceptional at, both take an impact to you mentally if you lose/win a tournament/professional match... 
 
I don't get this line.... NOBODY has said to ditch sports and only do eSports... Sports is still going to be popular, football isn't just going to die cause Finland now support competitive dota..... It shouldn't ONLY be down to professional sports to glorify healthy activity. It should be down to the government through campaigns, schools through PE and awareness and most importantly Parents to say when enough is enough..... 

@Dukester will be very upset after hearing this

you cant compare any sports (esports or traditional) to working. sports are generally relaxing mentally than working. you will feel the mental stress if you have to get make the clutch 3 pointer or bring the bomb to B site, but it's not like the constant workload you have to deal with for real world problems such as team/project management, getting marketing material ready etc.
now what I think esport should be consider sport has two reasons, first ofc legal, make it much easier to get visa and staff. and second, is the competitive side of it. when you are behind, you dont give up, and you keep finding ways to get back into the game. thats what sports should promote. and theres a must to add 'e' in the front becuz theres a fundamental difference: traditional sport also promote health body shape.

Depends what game it is. Echo Arena involves plenty exertion.

And how do normal sports benefit society? A bunch of dudes running around and throwing balls. Yeah, this definitely benefits society. Get real. 

Of course e-Sports isn't your traditional sport, hence why it is electronic sport and has only took off very recently. 
 
I get both of these points. You've got no cultural background in e-Sports because it is only just starting to take off properly (last 5-10 years when football and rugby has 100-200 years). I also get the no physical activity bit, as much as I could argue that the average Dota players wrist moves a lot, e-Sports doesn't exert as much as running around a field for 80-90 minutes. 
 
However, see below the definition of 'Sport' :
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
 
This is what Pro Players of who play the games they play (from StarCraft to Dota) do on a day to day basis, from casual games of Public matches for no prize or on the main stage at internationals. 
 
 
I think you'll find that e-Sports is considered a sport. Even eSports professionals need coaching and help to ensure they don't choke under pressure and have a positive mind frame. Take the below team for example. They were crap under pressure, hell, I even remember watching one of there games and wondering if they were pulling a iBuyPower. They brought in a professional who aided them. What you know, they won the next major - 
 
 
 
I think its the right move from Finland to keep up with the moving times. I would like to see Finland push more exercise with this however this could be from a campaign at school to keep kids fit and healthy or just extended PE lessons. 
 
 

Of course e-Sports isn't your traditional sport, hence why it is electronic sport and has only took off very recently. 
 
I get both of these points. You've got no cultural background in e-Sports because it is only just starting to take off properly (last 5-10 years when football and rugby has 100-200 years). I also get the no physical activity bit, as much as I could argue that the average Dota players wrist moves a lot, e-Sports doesn't exert as much as running around a field for 80-90 minutes. 
 
However, see below the definition of 'Sport' :
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
 
This is what Pro Players of who play the games they play (from StarCraft to Dota) do on a day to day basis, from casual games of Public matches for no prize or on the main stage at internationals. 
 
 
I think you'll find that e-Sports is considered a sport. Even eSports professionals need coaching and help to ensure they don't choke under pressure and have a positive mind frame. Take the below team for example. They were crap under pressure, hell, I even remember watching one of there games and wondering if they were pulling a iBuyPower. They brought in a professional who aided them. What you know, they won the next major - 
 
 
 
I think its the right move from Finland to keep up with the moving times. I would like to see Finland push more exercise with this however this could be from a campaign at school to keep kids fit and healthy or just extended PE lessons. 
 
 

i may shout at you but sure 
esports HAS ALWAYS BEEN esports or Esports, IT HAS NEVER EVER BEEN e-Sports OR THE FUCKING WORSE VARIANT OF E-Sports THOSE PEOPLE ARE NOT GOOD PEOPLE AND ARE VERY BAD PEOPLE WHO STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER USE A DASH IN A NAME UNLESS IT'S REQUIRED, IT'S LIKE SAYING MY DAY IS GOING-WELL SIR, IT'S SUCH A MINDFUCK AND IT'S USELESS AND IT TRIGGERS ME TO THE MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON, OUR LORD AND BRUTAL SAVAGE REKT PAUL CHALONER ROLLS IN HIS GRAVE (EVEN THO HE'S NOT DEAD YET) ABOUT IT, IT'S A HORRIFIC TIME AND IT NEEDS TO END. THANK YOU FOR READING THIS LONG AND REALLY LOUD STATEMENT ON THE CORRECT USAGE OF esports / Esports. NEVER, EVER e-Sports or E-Sports.
 
Thanks!
 
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Source: https://news.unikrn.com/article/finland-governement-recognizes-esports-sports
Our friendly finks have been in the news again for Esports. (plz don't use e-Sports or i'll be very upset and write a lengthy paragraph why you're using the incorrect language) 
  Good news for people following esports and wanting actual international acception. A few months ago at the Olympics in South Korea, Pyeongchang a StarCraft 2 event happened so this is still a good move for esports and actual international acceptance of it but the iOC are still evaluating the options on gaming in the olympics, they don't want particularly violent games so you can kiss your BR and shooters alike not to be on the list.
 
Overall, GOOD NEWS, GOOD PROGRESS.