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Thanks for having me pop in and keynote #ERN2024! You gave me the opportunity to tighten up my thoughts on our current wave of esports x sports when sports diplomacy joins the fray. Post talk questions were super juicy & I will be following them up (DM me if we're not already in touch - looking at you Esports/Germany and representational violence; Grassroots to Pro/from Alberta, Canada; Brain/Salford - FPS inclusion in mega-sports events; & esports under sports - Esports Norge). Nico B. posed a question on the term *Virtual Sports* (as an IOC term for their specific inclusion of game titles under their genre). While I get blinded by VR every time I hear "virtual sports", perhaps the hesitation I have with the term itself under an IOC banner is the double boundary work it does. Yes, virtual sports draws a line in the sand of what the IOC works with, but it also reduces the possibility space for what sports (and esports) can be. Virtual sports leans into existing sports orgs (NSOs, IFs, major tournaments etc. and their own strengths but also their "dirt") & what logics already exists in infrastructure. Virtual sports are an appendage, a second tier "product" under the core - where 'legacy'/'primitives' physicality trumps networked embodiment. Virtual sports suggest that fantasy worlds and dragon riding are not in our future sports worlds, and that is just disappointing. Sports have extended our reach into the world and how we know ourselves and one another - esports can help us reach even further, beyond the present limits of sports/virtual sports world participation.

In the latest episode of Geeks Who Like Sports, Ray and Lee analyze the exciting Team USA vs. WNBA All-Star Game. They discuss why it’s the best competition for Team USA and highlight standout performances by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Join the conversation! #TeamUSA #WNBAAllStars #GeeksWhoLikeSports #SportsAnalysis

Manchester City Football Club women’s team face Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in the Women’s Super League tonight and we’ll be there as Official Crowd Games Supplier. All eyes will be on the stadium big screens as fans take a shot at goal through the power of their phones. It puts the tension of the penalty kick into the hands of the audience, (if you’re not buying a pie!). To find out how Piing can transform your event, get in touch with Gareth Langley. #events  #EventGaming  #InteractiveEntertainment  #EventExperiences  #EventPlanners  #EventMarketing  #EngagingExperiences  #EventTechnology  #sportsTech  #eventTech  #massparticipation  #brandengagement  #brandactivation

Ahead by a Century: remembering the 1924 Paris Olympics All Olympic Games are important, but the 1924 Summer Games in Paris stand out for the start of live radio transmissions, the creation of the Olympic Village, and the introduction of the motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” The modern Games ushered in a new era of international sports competitions that has only continued to expand in size and spectacle since 1924. https://lnkd.in/gfg_Yz_7 📸 https://lnkd.in/gTuNHnsf

Messi is a business powerhouse that keeps breaking records everywhere he goes. One year after landing in the US, the whole MLS ecosystem sees continuous growth in revenue, attendance, and more. That's what this article talks about, with a few words of mine about the "Messi Effect". Thanks for sharing my view on the topic, GE. https://lnkd.in/dDiikhM4 #sports #business #marketing #MLS #Messi #EndToEnd

When it comes to sports, you often think of charts and organizations. According to Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer of FIFA, it is all about passion and sentiment. In a stimulating conversation with Frank Leenders and Dino Ruta, Gai tells us about his extraordinary career, from the role that allowed him to befriend Nelson Pique to the creation of a sports league from scratch. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/dn7PfUkH #LifelongLearning #Library #SportTalks

Is Eastern Europe the next frontier for sports betting? In this insightful discussion at SiGMA Europe, Istvan Dobrei, Sports Diplomacy Expert, explores the rising demand for esports in Hungary and Latvia. With Hungary ranking among the top 6 leaders in esports betting and witnessing rapid growth, this panel delves into the evolving landscape of sports and betting in the region. Watch the full panel for an in-depth look: https://lnkd.in/eZzxPweA #SiGMAEastEurope #Hungary #Budapest #Sports

SportPlus Media for Arthur Theate through the lens of Raffael Manders. Visualizing our athletes and football culture, that's what we do. More than just sports. #SportPlusMedia

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