Electronic sport and its impact on future sport

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Publication	Article, peer reviewed scientific
Title	Electronic sport and its impact on future sport
Author	Jonasson, Kalle ; Thiborg, Jesper
Date	2010
English abstract
The mere mentioning of computer gaming (E-sport) as a form of sport i subversive, according to public health and media discourses. As a matter of fact, the two practices are considered to be oppositional. Sports are often regarded as a virtue, whereas computer gaming is looked upon as avice. In this light, the basic aim of this essay is to discuss and analyse the 'sporting qualities' of competitive computer gaming in relation to the definition of sport. The reasoning will also forecast the future of competitive gaming. How might this new form of 'sport' develop and what impact will it have on future sports in general? We answer the question by presenting three possible futuristic scenarios. Might it even be that we are standing on the threshold of a new phase in the evolution of sports.
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/17430430903522996 (link to publisher's fulltext.)
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Host/Issue	Sport in Society;No. 2
Volume	13
ISSN	1743-0437
Pages	287-299
Language	eng (iso)
Subject	eSport sport Humanities/Social Sciences Research Subject Categories::INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS::Sports Research Subject Categories::INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS::Technology and social change
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