Next new Olympic sport might be one played in the virtual world

The soaring popularity of esports could put them up for serious consideration as an Olympic sport as the IOC looks to attract new and younger audiences.

Next New Olympic Sport Might Be One Played In The Virtual World

Los Angeles Times – by Jorge Castillo

On the first day of these Games, on the eve of his sport’s Olympic debut, Tony Hawk hopped on his board and tested out the new bowl on Tokyo’s waterfront. He called the experience, shredding Ariake Urban Sports Park, surreal. Skateboarding had already broken into mainstream, but reaching this stage was another level.

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