Mauritania will take part in the OLYMPIC ESPORTS SERIES 2023 event, the Mauritanian Federation of Mechanical Sports (FMSM) announced on Wednesday April 12. This global digital racing event is organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and Polyphony Digital Inc. Mauritanian representatives will participate in an online time trial which will take place from 13 to April 30. Gran Turismo 7 would serve as a broadcast platform for the OLYMPIC ESPORTS SERIES 2023 automotive event. If successful, they will stamp their tickets for Singapore. Especially since the fastest in the time trial will be invited to participate in the final which will be broadcast live during the very first edition of Olympic Esports Week, from June 22 to 25, in Singapore.
The Olympic Esports Series 2023 event is a global virtual sports simulation competition created by the IOC in collaboration with several International Federations and game publishers. In addition to motor sports, a wide range of other sports will be offered.
For Robert Reid, FIA Vice-President for Sport, the Olympic Esports Series 2023 Motor Sport Event represents a valuable collaboration on several fronts. “I am delighted that the FIA, the IOC and Gran Turismo are joining forces for the second time in a row for this unprecedented esports event,” he said. “We are committed to doubling participation in motorsport, and the Olympic Esports Series fits perfectly into our strategy of raising awareness of our fabulous sport among a new audience. freeing participants from traditional barriers. It is also a wonderful example of equality, diversity and inclusiveness,” he said.
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Speaking of the importance of the Olympic Esports Series, David Lappartient, President of the IOC Esports Liaison Group, expressed this: “The Olympic Movement brings people together around healthy competition. The Olympic Esports Series 2023 falls into this spirit with the goal of creating a larger playing space for both players and fans of high-level competition. We look forward to seeing the best competitors in the world compete on the international stage and to explore with you the opportunities and lessons to be learned regarding health, well-being, training and innovation.”
Gathered in Singapore for this unique occasion, the players will compete in front of their fans for the title of champion of the Olympic Esports Series. The Grand Final will be streamed worldwide on olympics.com and various social media channels.