IOC wants separate esports Olympics, Bach says in new year message

The International Olympic Committee already launched the Olympic Virtual Series in 2021 and the Olympic esports Week in Singapore in June last year as precursors. — REUTERS

BERLIN: IOC President Thomas Bach has hinted at his opposition to the inclusion of esports in the Olympic Games and wants a separate competition for computer games.

In his New Year's message published on Thursday, the German said the digital revolution – in particular artificial intelligence and esports – offers enormous opportunities for the Olympic movement.