Saudi Prince Champions Esports as Global Unifier Ahead of 2025 Olympic Games

Get ready, gamers! Saudi Arabia is set to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025, blending pixelated passion with global unity. Crowned as a bridge between virtual battlegrounds and traditional sports, the event aims to redefine how we play—and connect.

Breaking Barriers, One Headshot at a Time

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, head of the Saudi Esports Federation, told CGTN Sports Scene that gaming transcends borders: \"Your skill—not your size, gender, or background—defines you here. Avatars level the playing field, creating a space where only talent matters.\"

The Road to 2025

Riyadh’s 34,000-square-meter gaming hub—split into competition zones and a production center—will soon welcome players worldwide. The prince emphasized collaboration with the International Olympic Committee, calling it a chance to \"learn and do better\" for the esports community.

With over 3 billion gamers globally, could this be the ultimate crossover event? Let’s respawn and find out.

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Saudi esports chief calls esports unifying force across diversity

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