The International Olympic Committee has just announced the Olympic Esports Series, an event that features very few actual esports. Most of the games featured in this virtual Olympic Games are mobile titles, with very few requiring a controller or keyboard."The Olympic Esports Series (OES) is a global virtual and simulated sports competition created by the IOC," reads the official site, "and in collaboration with International Federations (IFs) and game publishers." The categories largely follow actual Olympic events, such as archery, sailing, and Taekwondo, but there are a few exceptions.Related: I Can’t Wait Until 2026 To Catch Hawlucha In Pokemon GoOne of them is motorsport, which will be represented by Gran Turismo 7. This is perhaps the most traditional game featured in the Olympic Esports Series. Another exception would be Chess, which isn't an officially recognized Olympic sport, and will be featured through Chess.com.

Many of the games in the OES are actually mobile titles. Archery is represented by Tic Tac Bow, Sailing is represented by Virtual Regatta, and Tennis is being played on Tennis: Clash. You can download all of these on Android or iOS.

Dance athletes will compete in Just Dance, which at least has a playmat for you to use, but perhaps the most involved "esport" in the OES is Virtual Taekwondo. This game is almost like a VR title, with competitors wearing sensors on their arms and legs to throw kicks and punches. The biggest difference between Virtual Taekwondo and the real thing is there are no throws or grapples possible due to limitations on the technology.

Alongside Virtual Taekwondo, cycling is the other event that will require the most physical energy from competitors. Cycling competitions will be held on Zwift, a virtual cycling app similar to Zumba but without the trainer barking at you every few seconds. And just as with Virtual Taekwondo, you'll need some specialized hardware to compete (namely a stationary cycle and a tablet).

While it's admirable for the IOC to acknowledge video games as competitive sports, many Twitter users seem to find it bizarre for the Olympic body to ignore games like League of Legends and CS:GO when throwing out the label "esports."

Qualifiers for the Olympic Esports Series are running now until May 15. The finals will be held in person in Singapore from June 23 to 25. Each game has its own specific qualifying process, so check out the official OES site for details.

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