General
Will Esports be included as a medal sport at the 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympic Games?
A sports and technology prediction on the formal integration of competitive video gaming into the Olympic program.
Yes 67%Maybe 15%No 19%
27 total votes
Analysis
Esports: A Medal Sport by 2032?
The IOC has shown increasing interest in esports, launching the Olympic Esports Week and Esports Series. This prediction asks if competitive gaming will achieve full medal status at the Brisbane 2032 Summer Games.
The Youth Audience Drive
The overwhelming 'Yes' vote is due to the IOC's imperative to engage a younger audience. By 2032, esports viewership will likely dwarf many traditional sports. While choosing which games will be included (the IOC prefers sports simulations over violent titles) remains a hurdle, the inclusion of esports as a full medal event is seen as a commercial and demographic necessity for the Olympic movement.