Day: September 17, 2025

Esports take video games to the next level, rivaling televised sports and drawing millions of fans. These tournaments feature top players competing to win prize money and brand sponsorships in packed arenas or online to massive audiences.

These events may be hosted by gaming companies, broadcast networks, streaming sites or professional organizations established to act as a central hub and public face for esports. They can be viewed live on the Internet through platforms like YouTube and Twitch, over cable or satellite television, in person, and at special events such as sold-out League of Legends World Championship semi-finals in Madison Square Garden.

Popular esports include multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), first-person shooter (FPS), fighting game, card, and real-time strategy (RTS) titles. These games are often played in teams with a variety of skill levels, from novices to veterans.

Major esports tournaments, such as the League of Legends World Championship and Dota 2’s The International, draw millions of in-person and online spectators each year. As esports become increasingly mainstream, brands are scrambling to secure sponsorship deals with players and teams.

The esports industry continues to grow, with new platforms popping up to host tournaments and attract audiences, and more universities offering interdisciplinary degrees tailored to the industry. For example, the University of North Dakota became the first in 2022 to offer a Bachelor of Science in Esports, an interdisciplinary degree program that spans kinesiology, communication, and business.

Sports bring together nations and fuel national pride. They can also be used as a tool for development and peace.

Whether you are into the strategy behind a golf swing, or the raw intensity of a rugby match, you can’t deny the resounding impact of international sports on global culture. They have a powerful place in society and, with their financial clout, can shape the world’s economy.

International sport can be defined as the competitive participation between teams from different countries, often with the aim of advancing a nation’s interests. Spectatorships are a big part of international sports, and it is common for spectators to travel to watch a game from another country.

From casual backyard games to global tournaments like the Olympics, sports are more than just entertainment: They bring communities together, inspire national pride, and keep people active. And with more new talent emerging, it seems that sports are only getting bigger and better.

But not all sports are equal. Many sports are deeply rooted in specific regions, with rules and traditions that reflect local cultures. And that can have a real impact on the way the world sees that country. For example, the sexual abuse of women in Mali’s basketball team was broadcast internationally and raised the profile of their country, but the national federation tried to cover it up and obstruct justice. International sports governing bodies should be held to account for their impact on the human rights of athletes and workers in their region.