The first eSports Olympics will take place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) in 2027. A major event within the Olympic movement, which obviously arouses great curiosity. Russia is no exception. Dmitry Smit, President of the E-Sports Russian Federation, expressed his desire to see his country participate in this first edition, while setting its conditions. "Of course, it is crucial for the E-Sports Russian Federation to participate in the eSports Olympics. However, it is most essential that our athletes compete on a level playing field with others, he warns the TASS agency. Sport should unite, and any form of discrimination against athletes based on nationality or any other reason is unacceptable. We are ready to participate in the Olympic Games only with official symbols: the flag and anthem of Russia. " Which is not current in light of the policy applied to Paris 2024. The situation could, however, change over the next two years.
