Video game competitions are not as well-known as North American sports leagues like the NHL or NFL, nor are traditional major sporting events such as the Football World Cup and the Olympic Games. There are professional video game competitions. The competitive video game world is no different from traditional sports. It has its own leagues and international competitions. There are also thousands of fans. Esports is the term for these.

Esports are video games that are played in a competition environment.

Although esports are not as well-known as traditional sports, the sector has experienced significant growth in the past ten years. They also regularly attract millions of viewers.

Currently, a wide range of esports is played in the competition. Two teams of players battle in MOBAs, such as League of Legends and Dota. The action-strategy game is a supercharged version of chess, where the goal is to destroy your opponent’s base.

You can also play popular first-person shooter games like CSGO, Overwatch, or Fortnite.

There’s something in esports for everyone, even those who (virtually!) prefer to play traditional sports. Play traditional sports.

The booming industry

In the last ten years, the esports sector has begun to surpass traditional sports. This phenomenon has been attributed to the COVID-19 epidemic.

The emergence of international superstars in esports is also evident. Faker has been hailed as the greatest League of Legends Player of all Time due to his consistent success and huge victories over the last decade.

Today, the esports industry is worth several hundred billion dollars worldwide.

It’s therefore worth asking whether esports can be included in the Olympic Games or if they will even be organized.

You can do it. Esports is becoming increasingly popular and has recently been added to major regional and global competitions. The Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, included esports as a demonstration event. South Korea took home the gold in the League of Legends event at these games. This led Faker to receive an exemption from South Korea’s mandatory military service. This exemption shows how esports athletes in certain countries are being recognized.

Video games will be included in the Olympic Esports Series for 2023. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) organizes the event.

The committee that explores ways to revitalize the Olympic Games’ image and attract new audiences has also begun discussions about the Creation of an esports Olympic Games.

There are many career opportunities but not much support infrastructure.

Like traditional sports, esports isn’t just for professionals who compete at official events.

Professional management and support teams, as with any competition, are crucial to achieving high-performance levels.

The development of electronic sports has created a wide range of career opportunities for gamers:

Event organizers and managers.

Specialized journalists.

Mental preparation consultants.

Physiotherapists, and even lawyers who can organize relationships between these players.

Canada, however, lacks programs and infrastructure despite its popularity and enormous potential. This is particularly evident in educational institutions where there are many young fans.

Ideal infrastructure for esports would include high-performance computer systems, a dedicated room for esports, a support staff, intercollegiate competitions, and above all, an environment that encourages inclusion and participation by all.

Several post-secondary schools have dedicated spaces to esports on their campuses. These spaces help to recruit students. St. Clair College in Ontario, for instance, created a brand new space at the cutting edge of technology — with a $23 million budget. Clair College in Ontario built 2022 a new space on cutting-edge technology with a budget of $23 million.

The University of British Columbia invested $100,000 to equip a lounge devoted to electronic sports.

Other organizations, such as Ontario School Esports Associations, are actively promoting an esports curriculum in schools.

If these efforts continue to grow, young video game fans could soon have the opportunity to turn their passion into a career. They may compete in high-level tournaments or pursue a career in video games.

Health of players

The picture of esports is not all rosy despite the rapid growth and popularity that the sector has enjoyed in recent years.

It is not an easy life for professional esports players. They have a very busy schedule and spend most of the day in training or creating online content.