IT'S OFFICIAL: INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE VOTES TO CONFIRM THE FIRST OLYMPIC ESPORTS GAMES WILL HAPPEN IN 2025, EVEN IF THEY DON'T KNOW THE GAMES YET

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The first-ever Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. The games are planned for an initial run of 12 years, with events held regularly. They will remain distinct from the Olympic Games in both financing and organization. The International Olympic Committee will now begin work on selecting a host city, venues, dates, and games for the event.