5 Esports Facts That Will Shock You!

We often talk about eSports, and today we would like to share a few facts about it that will shock you.

1. ESPORTS IS REAL SPORTS

A lot of countries have officially recognized eSports as an official sports discipline.

2. TOURNAMENT PRIZE POOLS REACH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS

Just think about it. Cyber athletes from top teams also earn this kind of money annually.

3. ESPORTS IS TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITIES

And it’s in a lot more than just a couple of universities here and there! Universities are creating entire eSports faculties, and these are serious organisations that aim to compete at the highest levels of skill.

4. ESPORTS ATHLETES UNDERGO MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

Esports tournament participants have to undergo medical tests, and they have coaches who direct the team during competition. It’s very serious business.

5. ESPORTS IS POPULAR WITH BETTING PROVIDERS

And not a little — a lot, in fact, it ranks as number 8 among the rest of sports.