Sweden has officially recognized esports as a competitive sport
In Sweden, esports has officially been recognized as a sport. This decision was made during a meeting of the local sports federation.
108 individuals voted in favor of this initiative, while 71 were against it. As a result, the federation now consists of 73 participating sports associations.
This decision acknowledges the significance and popularity of esports, as well as its status as a competitive discipline. The official recognition opens up new opportunities for the development of esports in Sweden.
Esports athletes can now expect support and protection of their rights from the sports federation. This includes access to sports facilities and infrastructure, financial support, and participation in official competitions under the federation's umbrella.
The decision to recognize esports as an official sport signifies the growing recognition of its status and influence in the world of sports. Esports is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the sports industry today, attracting millions of spectators and participants from around the world.
Swedish recognition of esports can also serve as an example for other countries and sports organizations, encouraging them to consider esports as a full-fledged sport discipline and create suitable infrastructure for its development.
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