International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has unveiled plans to introduce Electronic Sports (E-sports) into the Olympic Games, starting with the events succeeding the 2024 Paris Olympics.
During his New Year’s message address, Bach highlighted the ongoing efforts to integrate E-sports, emphasizing the opportunities presented by the digital revolution, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Bach expressed enthusiasm for the creation of Olympic E-sports games, indicating the IOC’s commitment to leveraging AI to support athletes, enhance training methods, and personalize the viewing experience for billions of Olympic fans.
Kenya has shown a keen interest in these developments, having backed its bid to host the African E-sports Cup games in November 2023, a move supported by the country’s Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Ababu Namwamba.
