“Esports is not a sport, but a credible activity in its own right,” the British Esports Association said Wednesday in a press release.
Yes, the debate is still ringing true overseas. Recent coverage from the BBC titled “The State of Sport week” that generated widespread conversation in the U.K. prompted the British Esports Association to respond.
“Esports is competitive video gaming: it is currently classified in the UK as a game (like chess and bridge) and not a sport,” according to the release.
“When done in moderation, esports can have positive cognitive, social and communicative benefits,” the release reads.