Win a gold medal from your front room? IOC launches Olympic Virtual Series

IOC announces it is moving into esports and virtual sportsBaseball, cycling, rowing, sailing and motor sport in frameThe prospect of an Olympic gold medal being won from someone’s living room or garden shed moved a step closer on Thursday after the IOC announced it was moving into esports and virtual sports.The inaugural Olympic virtual series, which starts next month, will involve five sports - baseball, cycling, rowing, sailing and motor sport - as part of a plan to grow new audiences for the International Olympic Committee. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/apr/22/virtual-olympic-series-launched-ioc-baseball-cycling-rowing #olympic_games #international_olympic_committee #sport #virtual_worlds #games