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The E-Sports Hijack: Diminishing the Player’s Agency
This episode is also available as a blog post on https://sportslawandpolicyreviewreporter.com/2023/05/14/the-e-sports-hijack-diminishing-the-players-agency/
The E-Sports Hijack: Diminishing the Player’s Agency
With internet connectivity reaching almost all households globally, E-sports has gained soaring support. After being featured as a demonstration sport in the Asian Games, in 2018, E-sports has built a strong foundation for being recognized as a real sport. Moreover, the International Olympic Committee intends to initiate an 'Olympic Virtual Series.' Although no formally recognized governing body for E-sports yet exists, International Esports Federation (IESF) has been conducting tournaments globally to achieve official acceptance. The IESF Statute lays down specific objectives, which range from bringing together all E-sports stakeholders to ensuring fair play. However, the highly generic nature of the Statute, with no mechanism for enforcing the players' rights, shows the lack of proper governance. This further results in poor implementation and adherence to rules, leading to rights violations on such platforms.
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By SLPRR ADMINThis episode is also available as a blog post on https://sportslawandpolicyreviewreporter.com/2023/05/14/the-e-sports-hijack-diminishing-the-players-agency/
The E-Sports Hijack: Diminishing the Player’s Agency
With internet connectivity reaching almost all households globally, E-sports has gained soaring support. After being featured as a demonstration sport in the Asian Games, in 2018, E-sports has built a strong foundation for being recognized as a real sport. Moreover, the International Olympic Committee intends to initiate an 'Olympic Virtual Series.' Although no formally recognized governing body for E-sports yet exists, International Esports Federation (IESF) has been conducting tournaments globally to achieve official acceptance. The IESF Statute lays down specific objectives, which range from bringing together all E-sports stakeholders to ensuring fair play. However, the highly generic nature of the Statute, with no mechanism for enforcing the players' rights, shows the lack of proper governance. This further results in poor implementation and adherence to rules, leading to rights violations on such platforms.