Esports will be a medal sport at the 2022 Asian Games, just like swimming, gymnastics or track and field.
The Asian Games are a multi-sport event held every four years including athletes from 45 nations in Asia. Asian Games sports include Olympic and non-Olympic sports, like paragliding, bowling and jetskiing.
The Olympic Council of Asia gave no further details in a press release but noted the addition is “reflecting the rapid development and popularity of this new form of sports participation among the youth.”
Chess and board games were previously but no longer on the Asian Games program.