{"id":468,"date":"2017-04-28T15:19:51","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T05:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?page_id=468"},"modified":"2022-11-14T18:46:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T23:46:34","slug":"is-it-a-true-sport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/is-it-a-true-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Is eSports really a true sport?"},"content":{"rendered":"

To many athletes, sports fanatics and the video game adverse, the concept of eSports being recognised as a genuine sporting activity may seem laughable, but ask any dedicated gamer and they will have plenty of arguments as to why eSports qualify as true sports. We\u2019ve provided an overview of the eSports industry for absolute beginners so you can decide for yourself whether you think eSports are really a true sport or not.<\/p>\n

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What is eSports?<\/h2>\n

eSports (short for electronic sports) are competitive games facilitated by electronic systems like video game consoles or computers. Essentially, eSports are video games that are played in a competitive nature against other players for the chance to claim victory. Games can take place between friends and family at home or in dedicated Internet cafes, or in a professional context at massive global tournaments in large arenas. eSports are insanely popular, providing video game enthusiasts with a genuine outlet to participate in their favourite fighter games and arcade games.<\/p>\n

You can think of eSports as a non-athletic form of football, soccer or basketball. Players band together and work as a team to defeat their opponents, and just like in any other sport there are recreational players, junior leagues, professional teams, commentators and televised events. The e-Sports industry has a huge following, with loyal fans dedicated to supporting certain teams and huge multinational corporations sponsoring events, including Red Bull, Coca Cola, Sony and Google. Even professional e-Sports teams receive sponsorship from major brands looking to advertise their services to a wide audience, predominantly males aged 16-30 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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