The eSports Olympics are in limbo, but the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is not giving up on the discipline, however. It announced the creation of a dedicated entity, DOSB E-Sports gGmbH, who are " an independent organizational platform to develop its future engagement in eSports in a structured, collaborative and values-driven way ».
« For millions of young peopleeSports and video games are an integral part of their daily lives. As an organized sport, we see it as a opportunity to highlight the movement, performance, community and values in the digital space and to assume, with existing actors, the responsibility of contributing positively to its evolution " explains Leon Ries, a member of the board of directors in charge of youth at DOSB.
His first priorities will be:
- the coordination and the support for the German national teams during international competitions;
- develop performance and support structures in collaboration with partners in the eSport ecosystem;
- networking of organized sports, eSports, politics, business and community;
- develop social projects.
« With DOSB E-Sports gGmbH, we are creating a structure that connects organized sport to new digital lifestylesIt's not about following passing trends, but about ensuring that sport remains socially relevant and that it can reach young people in the future " adds Otto Fricke, chairman of the DOSB board.
