Esports in Commonwealth Games 2022, to be included as a Pilot event

CGF president Dame Louise Martin hopes to see esports events more tightly linked by 2026, despite the fact that they are now different in many ways.

By Aaryanshi Mohan | Feb 10, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The Commonwealth Games Federation has confirmed that several esports titles would be included in the next 2022 event. Esports in Commonwealth Games 2022, to be included as a Pilot event.

The worldwide competition will involve esports, but it will have its own branding, medals, structure, and management. Because 2022 is the Commonwealth Games’ first year featuring esports, no official medals will be awarded to winners. CGF president Dame Louise Martin hopes to see esports events more tightly linked by 2026, despite the fact that they are now different in many ways.

Also Read: Indian gamers to compete at the 2022 Asian Games, qualifying via Battlegrounds Mobile India

Martin claimed the addition of esports will attract younger people and help define the future of the developing industry, hinting at a “major change” back in December. Despite some opposition from traditionalists, the CGF remains confident in its decision to include esports in the fold.

Esports in Commonwealth Games 2022, to be included as a Pilot event

“Esports is continuing to grow dramatically in terms of popularity and participation, particularly amongst young people, and we are continuing to look at ways to explore how it can align with the Commonwealth Sports Movement,” Martin said.

“This will allow us to review the long-term relationship between the Commonwealth Games and esports as we continue to evolve and explore future editions of our event and what they could look like.”

The titles that will be included in the 2022 Commonwealth Games have yet to be announced, but Eurogamer believes that Dota 2 might be one of three categories.

Also Read: Asian Games: Krafton to make a different version of PUBG Mobile

Over the last year, esports’ involvement in medaled international competition has steadily increased. Several esports titles will debut at this year’s Asia Games, despite the International Olympic Committee’s denial.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games will begin on July 28 and end on August 8.

Get the latest from Sportslumo.com by following us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.