International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially announced the creation and implementation of Olympic virtual series (OVS), which will expand the audience Olympic Games in Tokyo. The initiative was organized in cooperation with five international sports federations and a number of publishing houses, among which one can single out Konami and Sony…
The Olympic Virtual Series will run from May 13 to June 23, with a focus on the development of physical and non-physical virtual sports. The operator will be responsible for organizing the broadcast. DreamHack…
“This is a unique new Olympic digital experience designed to enhance direct engagement with new audiences in virtual sports. Its vision is in line with the 2023 + 5 Olympic Agenda and the IOC’s digital strategy. It encourages participation in sports and promotes Olympic values with a focus on youth. “, – explained the President of the IOC Thomas Bach.
The first five disciplines are as follows:
- World Confederation of Baseball and Softball (WBSC) – the game eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball 2023 from Pawapuro Production and Konami;
- International Cycling Union (UCI) – online simulator Zwift from company Zwift;
- International Rowing Federation (FISA) – open format;
- International Sailing Federation (ISAF) – online simulator Virtual regatta from company Virtual Regatta SAS;
- International Automobile Federation (FIA) – the game Gran turismo (apparently, we are talking about Gran Turismo Sport) from Polyphony Digital and Sony Interactive Entertainment…
In the future, the IOC plans to expand the number of available disciplines. In particular, a partnership with International Football Federation (FIFA), International Basketball Federation (FIBA), International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the World taekwondo organization (WT).
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