Nowadays, there is a new kind of sport with millions of players around the world. It is a sport in which you don’t even have to move your body or break a sweat! All you need is a computer or a console and an internet connection. It is esports.

Esports became famous with the evolution of video games. There are currently millions of gamers around the world who play various types of games, including online video games which you can play with other players around the world on the internet. Video games used to be played for pleasure. Do you remember when you had that device with a yellow cartridge to play Super Mario Bros? Good old days!



Esports events happen every year. Many teams around the world compete in these events to win the first prize. These events often have thousands of viewers on stage, and millions of viewers online. For example, the game “League of Legends” has an annual esports event. The final match in 2019 had 44 million viewers worldwide, and the winner team returned home with around $ 2.5  million.



 


 


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