Published 07/12/2024 2:32:00 p.m.

IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics

Saudi Arabia and the IOC form their debut commercial deal to host the inaugural Esports Olympics next year.
The agreement spans 12 years, ensuring regular Olympic Esports Games, as declared by the International Olympic Committee.
The announcement coincides with Riyadh hosting the Esports World Cup over two months, with the city also set to host a gaming event featuring 2,500 gamers competing for a $60 million prize.

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News18 India

Saudi Arabia and IOC Strike 12 Year Deal for Esports Olympics

The first formal hosting or sponsorship deal between the IOC and Saudi Arabia is the latest addition to the kingdom's sprawling portfolio of sports events as the middle eastern nation seeks to move away from its dependance on oil and to modernize its society.

07/12/2024 1:04:57 p.m.·India

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NDTV

First-Ever Olympic Esports Games To Take Place In 2025 In Saudi Arabia

In a historic move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025. This decision follows the recent proposal by the IOC's Executive Board and will be presented at the IOC Session ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The IOC has entered a 12-year partnership with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the Olympic Esports Games. As pe…

07/12/2024 4:39:28 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the Esports Olympics that launch next year.

07/12/2024 12:45:44 p.m.·United States

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abc News

IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics

Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the first Esports Olympics next year

07/12/2024 11:12:38 a.m.·United States

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Channel News Asia

Saudi Arabia to host first E-sports Olympics in 2025

LAUSSANE, Switzerland: Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural E-sports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday (Jul 12). "The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inau

07/12/2024 11:16:00 a.m.·Singapore

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