Should Video Games Be Considered a Sport?
A debate that has been ongoing for some time now is whether or not video games should be considered a sport. There is evidence on both sides of this dispute that supports each argument. There is much more evidence to support that it is than the opposite, so I think that video games should ultimately be considered a sport.
The Marlin Chronicle, a student newsletter for the Virginia Wesleyan University, provides many different points supporting the claim that video games are sports. The article compares video games to another sport: chess. Chess is recognized to be a sport by the International Olympic Committee. Chess requires the same physical exertion as video games do: little to none. The two instead focus on mental exertion, as they both employ strategy. Certain Video games also require fast reflexes. The strategic aspects of video games and most other sports are also similar. I will compare video gaming and basketball. They both have teams going up against each other consisting of around 4-5 players. They both have coaches to coordinate and train their respective team. And of course, they both have commentators. These are two other professional sports that both share various aspects of video gaming.
Maryville University has an article about the similarities and differences between video games and other sports. The first similarity is the competitiveness of sports. All sports are known for being competitive, and video games are no exception. Every Esports video game is two teams or individuals competing against each other. It also takes lots of practice and skill to perfect a sport, and the same applies to video games. Video games also have sets of rules and equipment.
There may be some evidence supporting the claim that video games, like there is no physical exertion, but most evidence points towards the claim that they should, and I completely agree. I have watched reports myself, and it feels just like any other sport.
-Belal Alawini
Reputable Sources:
https://marlinchronicle.vwu.edu/are-video-games-a-sport/
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/esports-vs-sports/
I like the way you not only give your own thoughts but then take information from credible sources to support what you are trying to say. This is definitely more of a persuasive blog rather than trying to hear out both sides, but that is fine and it flows well.
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