Should videogames be in the Olympics?

[Archae]

I've seen a lot of videogamers exerting themselves far more than some of the more sedentary Olympic sports, like archery and shooting.

And what videogames would be in the Olympics?
"Super Smash Brothers?"

[jimfields33]

1. I heard rumors of this. Maybe it was decided no. Not sure.

I wouldn’t have a problem with it. Why not? Although I haven’t watch a second of the Olympics. I like winter ones better.

[jaysunb]

2. The Olympics should be limited to

Track and field, gymnastics .
What next, tiddlewinks ? 😀

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. Esports is big business

You would not believe how much it costs to buy a franchise for an esports team. A franchise for Overwatch costed $20 million a couple of years ago and it cost more for Call of Duty franchise last year. There is an annual tournament for a game called Defense of the Ancient where the prize pool a couple of years ago was over $30 million with the winning team getting $8 million

In South Korea the fill up stadiums for people watching tournaments.

[bluedigger]

4. Your eyes are fooling you.

Marksmanship sports require tremendous self discipline. Not looking like you are exerting yourself is kind of the point.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

5. I doubt it ever will be if for no other reason because it doesn't lend itself well to watching

in a broadcast.

[Sneederbunk]

6. No.

[Ocelot II]

7. No.

[happybird]

8. Only if they also allow Name That Tune

in which I shall medal.

[AngryOldDem]

9. No.

[Hoyt]

10. Not really a fan of OLYMPIC golf, skateboarding, surfing, badminton, shooting,

synchronized swimming, etc. Videogames would be worse.

[Best_man23]

11. No

[Ron Obvious]

12. No

And neither should a whole lot of other hyperactive crap like breakdancing and skateboarding, BMX, synchronised anything or horse dancing.

The world would be a happier place if only I were in charge of it.

[Sibelius Fan]

13. AFAIC, they can get rid of beach volleyball, skateboarding, basketball, baseball and tennis

from the Olympics.