Esports liaison group

IOC President Thomas Bach: The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is proposing the creation of “Olympic Esports Games” and the proposal will come up at the 142nd IOC Session, which will be held during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 when the IOC Members will vote on this proposal.

The IOC is already in advanced discussions with a potential host, and an announcement can be expected very soon after the last formalities have been finalised.

“With the creation of the Olympic Esports Games, the IOC is taking a major step forward and is keeping up with the pace of the digital revolution. We are very excited about how enthusiastically the esports community represented in our Esports Commission has engaged with this initiative. This is further proof of the attractivity of the Olympic brand and the values it stands for,” said IOC President Thomas Bach.