International Olympic Committee announced host of the first virtual Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced that it will cooperate with five national sports federations (IF) and game publishers to host the first edition of the Olympic Committee from May 13 to June 23. Licensed e-sports event, and named it Olympic Virtual Series (OVS, Olympic Virtual Series) .

Naijatechnews understands that OVS’ specific e- sports events will include five events including baseball, cycling, rowing, sailing, and motorsports . Specific games include Konami’s “Live Power Baseball 2020” and Sony’s “GT Racing”, etc. .

Officials said that this Olympic Virtual Series encourages virtual sports and e-sports fans from all over the world to participate, and the mass competition also allows participants to compete at home .

IOC President Bach said that the Olympic Virtual Series aims to enhance the relationship with fans and spectators in the virtual sports field, and will bring a new digital experience, encourage people, especially young people to participate in sports, and promote Olympic values. .

Official announcement: click here to view