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Video games should not be a sport. First sport  require physical activity, moving your hand all day and starring at a screen is not a sport.

 YES, You can definitely improve your hand-eye coordination with video games

I don't consider video games a sport.Sportsmen should look like athelts but look at some cyber sportsmen,there's nothing even close with athletes.

According to your logic chess, poker, pool and many other low physical activity sports aren't sports. It is a sport as long as it is competitive and there are many people willing to compete in it and get better at it. Another important part is that it needs to have a high skill ceiling and be fun to watch. E-Sports has sports in the name dude

Yeah video games are not sports. Video games can have tournaments though. Competitions.

Yes it might be

I say this as a gamer.  None.  Gamers are not athletes like chess players are not athletes.

Looking at the hype around e-sports nowadays, soon they might be considered as a proper sport. Money decides what sport is.

no i think
what kind of sport??
finger sport???
lol

If it's not a sport, what about chess?

I'd say yes, it takes hand eye coordination in combination with reaction time and thinking ability.  Less physical than other sports, but people consider shit like bowling a sport.  I'd say it's fine to consider it a sport.

could be considered a sport because there are video games that use intelligence and brains to complete the game.

Yes. We already have crowd for games like rainbow six siege and CS GO. Might as well as add gambling to it for more fun.

Why not!! does it not take critical thinking before you can make a move. just asking

For me i think it is should considered as a sport.

I agree that it should not be considered as a sport. The same reasons everybody saying. You can call it eSport but that’s all not an actual sport.

Yes. ESports is a sport.

i think it's can be called sport! but it's depend's on the kind of game you play! there are games that make's you depressed. but i will recommend  car race, football, bossing, cooking games are also interesting ..  and lastly you need to know your mental health before choosing the game!

Of course, chess should be considered a sport, but they are worse than video games because they also develop the brain like chess

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Nope i dont think its sports . sports required  physical activity video games cant be in sports

Well that is if sitting down burns calories or makes you healthy which I totally doubt

Def sport.

1) There are teams or 1vs1
2) There are coaches involved
3) leagues/tournaments/champions
4) Money
5) sponsors

The only thing that is missing you can say is the physical aspect. But then again playing 8-10 hours a day to hone your skills is physically AND mentally demanding.

Yes because it needs skill

no.. because it does not a hard working thing.

Video games are not sports. The first sport requires physical activity. For example, football, volleyball, badminton

No, I don't think video games should be considered sports.

I am a computer gamer, but I wouldn't say computer games are sports.
They require certain skills just like in sports, but they only require you to use your upper body.

Definitely yes! It should be considered as sport!! 😁

i dont see it as a game. It  is more of an education because it has to do with the mental and ability skill

It’s already a sport. They consider to put esports in Olympic Games. I think after 8 years it’s gonna be a Olympic sport. Fingers cross, easy medals for Asian country’s.

Definetely a sport

never, because video game is not a real soprt.

It can't be considered as sport,it's silly to equate it with football,basketbal and etc. Only compiting in a real world can be considered as a soprt.

I believe video games are just for leisure and entertainment. I can't really, personally, consider them as sports.

I personally never support this.

Actually, in the present, video games are considered as a sports. They called it "E-sports". In this world of innovation, the thing in the environment are changing also. In the field of technologies, those are the things that improving. E-sports is already famous all over the world. Example of these is playing DOTA 2 and League of Legends. As of now, one of the reason why the world is united is the E-sports. Competing each other and having a good time.

yes,because your mind is thingking to strategy from vidoe game...

only dota.  :D

Yes indeed, you can call it a sport same as chess  :-\

Yes Of course even though it's not an physical like others sports but in video games your body and mind it's a weapon. Esports they considered as a sports

I don't think that it should. Sports are good for educational purposes as well as your health and socialization. E-sports are competitive rubbish. Today children have wrong idols.

Before saying something please know the origin and meaning of sport

sport (n.)
early 15c., "pleasant pastime," shortening of disport "activity that offers amusement or relaxation; entertainment, fun" (c. 1300), also "a pastime or game; flirtation; pleasure taken in such activity" (late 14c.), from Anglo-French disport, Old French desport, deport "pleasure, enjoyment, delight; solace, consolation; favor, privilege," related to desporter, deporter "to divert, amuse, please, play"

So video games do this role perfectly

Of course not! When you actually do sports, you need to focus on sports. Your eyes get tired already from screen after using computer and phone all day long!

I think yes. It's like chess, which also doesn't require any physical activity

video game can be regarded as a sport, the only attribute not present here is physical exertion.
but then looking at it critically, there is a form of physical exertion between the eyes and the hand which enables a quick eye-to-hand response and reaction

Please search definition about sport before asking this.

video game should not be considered a sports because it is most times played at leisure hours and is has a less competitiveness without physican exertion.

No, it's entertainment like pro wrestling

"Pro" wrestling, is that even a sport LOL.  ;D

no in my own opinion  because no physical activity

I suppose you can consider them a sport, they are quite active.  if you consider bowling , golf, race car driving a sport no reason video games cant be one.

Not really, when I think of sports , things requiring great physical activity to mind.  I'm not trying to hate on esports but I dont consider it a sport.  Lets just call it a competition or something, there skills are still very impressive though.

i dont think so. as far as i know sports games acquire physical activities.

Chess is considered as a sport and almost no physical activity is involved.

I dont agree with this kind of idea. Video games must be consider as a sport and a gamer must be consider as a sport athlete. Because nowadays esport arise all over the world and the prize of those esport have a very high prize pool so we must consider it as a sport also.

I think no cause this is technology and I think the definition of sports is A game that using strength of the body and video is only using minds and strategy not the power of the body.

Video games are already classified as eSport, so I think they consider it as a sport. Video games can also help you in a lot of ways. It teaches you to have good strategies, decision making and also helps you a lot in hand-eye coordination.

Gone are the days when gaming was just about a speedy blue hedgehog or fat plumbers with a mustaches. Today.Today there is the dynamic world of competitive gaming out there, where elite players battle it out and millions watch all around the world.

I think VR games or anything that requires physical exertion and skill can be considered a sport. While most video games require some thinking skills, it can only be done by sitting down. Also take into consideration that when you say sport, people tend to think physical activities immediately so it is going to be hard to convince people to consider video games a sport.

I definitely agree. Sport is some kind of physical activity in my point of view. Video games should be called e-sport but definitely not Sport.

If you come up with, for example, virtual reality glasses with some kind of module for movement, this is a very interesting idea of ​​combining sports and computer games!

In Korea it is considered like a sport with competitions

No, because sports need a move from almost all of your body when video games only required hand and eye coordination

Of course in Korea and Japan, they love video games more then they love to breathe.  ;D

I think its not right

I think cybersport will overcome traditional ones in about 10 to 15 years. Its way more interesting to watch besides you would actually need to work hard as same as you do in "traditional" sports.

May be yes may be no but some part of the world the considered it sports.

No not a sport. Video games is so addicted and for me it cannot help your body to improve. Sports is like reality what u do is happen, In games all of that is fantasy.  :)

absolutely yes, it is considered an e-sport, means electronic sport. look at dota 2 their prize pool is exceeding to 20 million dollars, and the players around the world are millions in number. the e-sport community is growing exponentially every year, so that is why it must be considered a sport.

You can call it whatever you want but playing video games can not be a sport.

Now a days there are many games where there is a lot of competition, which qualifies video games.

Yes it can not be called sport but it can be called esport,

I think it should be because it requires:

1. mental attribute
2. mental alertness
3. Coordination of index finger movements
4. Vision skills
5. Strategic Thinking Skills
6. Team work
7. Etc..

No, it should not be considered as the sports as it is something that is meant only for fun.

I started laughing at > Coordination of index finger movements!
ROFL

In my opinion, it should be considered as sports as it also helps in team building.

Video games cannot be considered as sports as they do not have that authenticity.

This is a brain exercise, and certainly only a few games that require strategic thinking and teamwork, for example is dota. E-Sports is like Chess.

Since it makes a lot of money for the economics and have so much spectators so i think it should be consider a sport. I also think players for profesional teams should earn as the privilege as other sports players.

Of course video games should be considered a sport. I see it grows very well today and many professional teams have come out. It gives a lot of money to gamers and game developers

It is not a game cos u dnt exercise ur body

Video games can surely be qualified as the part of the sports and it will be fun.

It can be aa great idea and it will also help many people in a lot of ways.

Games like shooters and sport games like FIFA definately yes.

Sure, especially game like Counter Strike and PUBG

I believe video games are just for leisure and entertainment. I can't really, personally, consider them as sports.

Video game is not a sport, it's just an entertainment game nothing more!

i dont think so
they are FUN yes
but i dont think they should be called sports

could be considered a sport because there are video games that use intelligence and brains to complete the game.

It is meant for just fun and time pass and should not be considered as the sport.

I suppose it have to be as it calls for:

1. intellectual attribute
2. intellectual alertness
three. Coordination of index finger moves
4. vision talents
5. Strategic questioning capabilities
6. crew paintings
7. and so on..

I think it should be considered and it will be fun to watch.

They are just for fun and they should not be considered as sports.

Cybersport is all fiction, sports are physical exercises, loads aimed at strengthening the body and video games are just a referral to mental activity

The Oxford Dictionary says that sport is "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment." Video games certainly do involve physical exertion. It's usually not as much as in soccer, for example, but it is there. How can you draw the like? Is golf a sports? Is darts a sport? Archery? The most involve standing in one place and launching something away from you. You could say that they don't involved that much physical exertion. They certainly do involve it though and they are sports. I like to qualify videos games as cybersports, when they are play on a high competitive level.

I think VR games or anything that requires physical exertion and skill can be considered a sport. While most video games require some thinking skills, it can only be done by sitting down. Also take into consideration that when you say sport, people tend to think physical activities immediately so it is going to be hard to convince people to consider video games a sport.

it is not a sport but its name is sports esport which is shown electronically. it requires focus and eye care in using it

obviously for being a better gaming player they they should have a talent. I think there is no problem if esport is considered as a sport.

Yes it should, some of those games live and work like pro sports men.
 I don't like to see other people play E sports, but I do look for short video's about how to do things in game.

They are two different things

i dont think so. as far as i know sports games acquire physical activities.

I think that they should be considered, they are already being considered ???, with all the phenomenom of esports, they need practice and team coordination so yeah, they are not that easy to get into professionaly.

So they call this is E-sport.
So what do you think about chess? Sitting a place and moving the hand?  ;D

i think the idea of sport is competing to show your abilities wheter physically or mentally, and video games show skills mentally so it can be considered as a sport.

Video games in my opinion could be consider sports. Coz there are no specific the limitation to consider as sport. If you need mentally yes players use it, movements there is even limited to hand and eye. But the essence of winning the game and teamwork is there.

It is not a sport.

I personally am not a big gamer, however I believe that some video games could be considered a sport. But what makes sport a sport? Physical activity? Chess is also considered a sport, but you don't have to put much physical effort into it. Things that make sport a sport is partially the competition, the fanbase, and the tense (interesting, and maybe a bit stressful) moments. The idea of winning and passion is a big part of the sports world as well. I think that gaming and e-sports have the same thing as for example other high sports leagues.

video games like virtual reality have physical movements that can be said to be sports

I think long-term video games will have a certain impact on your vision and psychology, especially for kids! So I don't think it should belong to sports!

It  is more of an education because it has to do with the mental and ability skill

Yep, why not?
Chess also do not requires any kind of physical activity.
Its all about brains, but Videogames - about brains and skill.

I will never want video games to convert in to the sports as it will kill everything.

Seems like a ver interesting idea and if that happens it will be too great.

absolute no mate, sport is anything that can make you sweat, you can never sweat by playing video games  ;D

If you play it right , for sure you get sweat , depends on the Game !   lol

Yes, just like chess its a mind sport

yes. i think it is an intellectual sport  ;)

I am going to have to go with no.

Unless, it involves running around in a room as part of a VR simulation.

Games are competitive, require training and can have prizes... they are completely a sport.

I definitely agree. Sport is some kind of physical activity in my point of view. Video games should be called e-sport but definitely not Sport.

Video games if become sports then it will be something very cool and fun.

No never because there is no complete physical involvement with the game

you could say sports in my opinion, video games also require skills such as the foresight and intelligence of users,

Unless it’s a virtual reality game. You simply put on a headset like the Oculus Rift, then you can be so immersed into an experience (ex. A battle adventure game like Battle Royale) you don’t realize you’re getting an intense workout until you’re done. I know people who’ve gotten in good shape because of VR games.

Yes I think it can be it's so much fun

Michal Blicharz, a former Polish national team judo athlete, agreed that esport was classified as a sport. According to him, exercise cannot be judged by how much sweat is pouring, but from the three components of exercise, namely strategy, fitness, and body coordination. If all three components have been fulfilled, then an activity can be classified as a sport.

It is A game but If you compete with one another it will consider as a sport.

I mean it's not the "sport" but it's one of the kind because gaming is called cyber sport

It is a sport for the mind actually

I do think that if we look at the definition of sports, it really does say that sports involves physical exertion, but it also states that sports is a form of entertainment and fun, and video games do entertain people so I have to say that I agree on considering video games as a sport.

For me, I'd say eSports... sports require physical activity. So putting something like e as an indication or symbolic for "electronics" is good.

Of course they should.
Compare with Chess for example:
1) Chess requires skill? Yes. Videogames also.
2) Chess is phycal game? No - still a sport game. Like Videogames should.

depends on the game I'd say

Some games can be considered as sports but NOT ALL.

First, we must consider the popularity of the game and i think they should consider the gameplay also before making it a sport.

if it can have more physical activity invole, it can be

 Isn't there a championship for some gams? So its some sort of sport. But on the other hand we have championsihps for everything now so I don't know.

We have rock paper scissor championship and I don't think that is a sport.  ???

everyone knows that games are e-sport and for me its just a "new way" of "sport" not sport itself ...but i like gaming ;) ...when there is time for it

Sport also requires skill and takes alot of skill at top levels

Yes, it should be included. Its already featured at 2018 Asian Games as a demonstration sport. Officially esports will be a medal event at the 2022 Asian Games.

Sport? Video games? Absolutely different subjects :)

For me it should since the more you play the game the more you're getting good at it.

I totally agree with you.
But there are VR games that make a person go in for sports every day and sweat a lot. Isn't that enough?

I mean it's as hard and entertaining as normal sport. Don't see reason why it shouldn't become one

I would say no. I'm old school I guess, but I think a "sport" requires physical activity/exertion, not just pushing buttons.

Your opinion is absolutely correct, I agree with you.
I would cyber-sport rename cybergaming, how do you like the idea?

Perhaps you are right, I agree that video games and sports do not sound like that, but on the other hand, apart from sport, it’s not called, so I think it’s quite normal, the world doesn’t stand still, everything changes and it seems to the past generation thinks that it’s not normal.

Yes, but under a different area of sports like E-Sports. 

There are many reasons why video games are not considered a sport. ... If video games would be considered a sport, so should chess and similar games. This is why video games are just considered games. Video games are not physical sports (they do not involve a physical activity) and cannot be compared to the latter

It should be considered a sport. It asks for skill that can be developed. Definition of sport is "An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively".

They are pretty much growing into a sport. So many people are watching in stadiums live or online to watch a bunch of people play a game together. Some big tournaments like DotA2, the International, end up with millions of viewers, it’s crazy.

Define sport... As a regular sport it shouldn't be considered if we take sport as a physical activity. If we take it as a game and a competition, then why not.

I fully agree with you! It's even harmful for your health.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport

Games are improving skills, providing enjoyment to participants and most of times (in tournaments) entertainment for spectators. So this is cyber sport ))

Sitting in a chair and playing video games is not a sport.
is coding a sport @bernardos?

Fully agreed as a former cybersportsmen. To win and even to achieve a remarkable result you need to work hard! Very hard.

Gaming requires a lot of skill --so yes, I'm in favor of turning it into a sport.

Don't consider it as a sport since there's not much physical activity involved.   Imagine video gaming in Olympic??  Nah!!!

Sport does not require physical activity , now there are sports that only brain and strategy is the key to a victory. Just like online games they prefer it now to be a sport because the key is strategy and fast hands , billiard also is a sport that does not require physical , its the cue itself and handles of a stick to win a game and also it takes strategy to win.

lol~but your body didn't move and u didn't sweat  :D

I think it's wery funny when someone claims that he is cybersportsman, but yes some video games are the real sport games

They actually also train your body and reaction. And you also able to receive some sport-related traumas ::) ;D

i think it should be. It is growing into a sport pretty much with its popularity and spectators.

I have to admit that I play a lot of video games I think I have a problem actually. But we can not call them sports maybe chess or bowling or pool can be call a sport

Definition of "Sport:" an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

I think Virtual Reality Video games where you use haptic suits etc. definitely falls under that category. Only going to evolve into life-like experiences, but I'm not sure the sports will be simple recreations of modern-day sports. If physics don't apply, new sports will become popular. Quiddich, gladiator fights..

It will take a lot of Will , sponsorship and gamers support to happen

yes, but i think it should be under e-sports category

of course not.  check the dictionary on what a sport is and one of the attributes is physical exertion.  I think video games are intellectual games since they use up the brain as they need to strategize.

i think it has already been a part of international games, not sure which body though.

I think yes, video games are sport. I heard somewhere that they can be included in the program of the Olympic Games. Cybersport is developing and in the future even more people who play video games. Here you can also play against other players by esports betting on mid.bet (https://mid.bet/).

If chess and poker is a sport, videogames are one too.

There is no need to consider anything it's already a fact.
Gaming tournament is a competition and also a way of entertainment. That is sports.

The only thing is... I wish players cared more about their health. Do more physical activity.
Because 12 hours daily training beside the monitor with some junk food and soda is really unhealthy. And that is how most of the kids train.

If video games would be considered a sport, so should chess and similar games. This is why video games are just considered games.

Well chess is a sport, racing games in my opinion could be considered sport, there are so many factors involved though like lag, which would make competition unfair.

Yes an E-Sport, but not a classical sport.

Sport
noun

    1An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
    ‘team sports such as soccer and rugby’

I think they should to some extend. There are a lots of similarities. You have to really train to get good, you need a good mental stamina, need to perform under pressure. E-Sport is a thing already!

Chess is already a sport.

Who told you that moving our hands is not a physical activity?video games needs mental skills and sports needs SKILLS and not just physically.board games such like Chessboard is this a sports considered game right?

Video games can really be considered a sport because they are a lot of teams who battled with different teams in every countries to win a grand prize that worth a million dollars.

I think this is more a show with elements of sport :)

In my own opinion, since video games can be considered as a sport because it is also called a e-sport or games that can be played through online and using a computer or other gaming console, It can now be considered a job because they played in different countries just to compete with different teams for them to win a million dollars prize. Anyways, video game are like trading and investing you can earn a good profit from it through online, try signing up to this site (http://mkt.bitrus.com/signup/?utm_source=crowdcreate&utm_medium=agency&utm_campaign=btrs_ico&utm_content=kickoff) if you are interested because it also has a great trading platform and a good project.

nowadays video games were considered a sport, but it's called e-sport.

Sport= an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
Video games meet the requirments to be called a sport, but i think this is only appliable on some games and at a high level of competition.

If this applied, I think there would be many children beating many adults, it could be considered a sport, because it requires strategy and intelligence, but somehow the games sometimes create addiction.
However, I would like it to be implemented, many people would have a great role in this area.

I think that in our time video games can be a sport. In some cases it is more popular than classic sports

I think it's a sport, as many people spend a lot of time in front of the computer and play and train , I think it's a sport , as well as chess!

 You're wrong, games can be sports too.
It is recognized by all countries of the world

I agree with you, games can not be a sport.
You're right

These games help to focus
Games need to move
And help increase physical activity.

You're right on the exercise ,Is the favorite thing
It can not be dispensed with.
Even if the video games offer a sport.

It is considered as eSports. In fact, it will be an official medal sport at the Asian Games in 2022.

Same argument that some people and countries (even the olympic committee) can categorize chess as a sport. If we judge by the athletic activity then it's not a sport.

I think yes, it should be. If chess is a sport, why video games aren't?

Although I'm not in favor for it, but I think it can qualify as a sport because it requires critical thinking and good decision making — just like chess. 

So you mean Chess and other board games must not be consider as sports as well?

Sports is not only consider by physicality because even our mind act for every sporting that we been doing,and since whe that video gams dont use physical?

We use fingers and hands when playing games in video games and sometimes we even do body movements and the most special part is our eyes and brain so wasnt this a sport?

Yes, I consider any form of competition a sport.  You still need to practice and compete. 

Yes, some e-sports take more skill than traditional.

In the next 50 years, there will be more people playing e-sports daily than hockey. (I think there already is)

That’s why people nowadays are not physically fit like what we are before because people are more engaged in gadgets and computers,there’s no more interaction to others and only play and enjoy playing while sitting on the couch or laying in bed

What will happen to the world after 50 years that you’ve said?we won’t even reached age of 59 because of health issues

If we are to based on the definition of sport, video games shouldn't be considered one. Because on different definitions I've searched it commonly says involving physical athleticism, which video games don't have. However, without considering the definitions it should. Video have many benefits. That is on moderate playing. What's wrong with our generation is abusing everything that's why something new in our era looked and considered bad by the older generations. But Video games should be beneficial and must be considered as a sport category. At least for me.

Not real athletics but compared to dart, billiard, shooting yes same. Brain and concentration needed.

I think more than the sports video game considering us and entertainment purpose but if we are playing the video game also we need some talent but it is not considered by me as equal to the sports it is and talent only.

I love video games so I definitely considered the video game Need some experience and also talent involved in it if we don't have any talent to play with game then we will not win this is the same thing followed by the sports also so I definitely consider it as Sports.

Throw golf and race car driving in there as well, not much athleticism needed, mostly just brain power.

Video games is for past time and for fun not a sports, is sport is need a physical body movements because the benefits of the sports is to exercise our body to become fit. Basketball and badmenton is the sports to give body movement that can burn all fats.

Little bit you are right, but may be most of the people not agree with you, because they consider every game in a sports, so doesn't matter it is video games or not.
But i am fully agree with you, personally, i against video games, because every time kids are playing it and in this wise they gain their weight and also their physical activities are very less, and they become lazy. So in this point wise, we should courage our kids to play sports instead of playing video games.

Sports is competition. Competition that can be played for fun, or at a professional level. So in that sense it's a sport.

Then again so is something like chess. Is chess considered a sport?

I'm really tired of this discussion. Traditionally, no, video games i not sports, but the setup and players have definitely developed into a serious sport and athletes.