IOC suspends activities of its special commission on eSports — Japanese daily

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the activities of its special commission on eSports amidst ongoing controversy about whether eSports should be recognized as a legitimate sports discipline. This decision reflects the ongoing debates and divisions within the IOC concerning the status and acceptance of eSports in global competitions.

The source added that a strong controversy remains within the IOC regarding eSports being recognized as a sports discipline