Get ready, gamers! Saudi Arabia is set to host the first-ever Olympic Esports Games in 2025 🌍✨, blending digital competition with global unity. The move aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, the kingdom’s ambitious plan to diversify its economy and embrace futuristic industries – and esports is leading the charge.
‘Gamers by Nature’ Generation 🕹️
In an exclusive chat with CGTN, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, called today’s youth ‘born gamers’.
📢 \"Young people today don’t know a world without esports. Even pro athletes like footballers and NBA stars play games like EAFC or NBA 2K!\" he said, highlighting how gaming has become universal.
Team-Up with China’s Esports Titans 🇨🇳🤝
Saudi Arabia is joining forces with China Media Group (CMG) and esports giant VSPO to co-host tournaments and share expertise. This follows CMG’s new Beijing-based esports institute launched in July.
Prince Faisal teased big plans: \"We’re bringing the best of the best together. No reinventing the wheel – just pure collaboration to grow the global esports ecosystem!\" 🚀
Why It Matters for Gen Z
With 3.2 billion gamers worldwide, Saudi’s mega-investment could reshape competitive gaming careers, tech innovation, and even cultural exchanges. Bonus? It’s all happening in a country where 63% of the population is under 30 – talk about speaking Gen Z’s language! 💬
