9 eSports Sports vs. eSports Look at the following two definitions and describe the similarities and differences between the two concepts. Writing: eSports are real sports You have come across the blog post below while surfing the internet. by Goran 30 December, 7:28 a.m. Many people say eSports are no real sports because gaming’s not physical. Yet, eSports is just like regular sports in many ways. Players practise a lot, have to think of game plans and work well with their team. They also get really serious and focused when they play, just like athletes. Plus, lots of fans watch and get excited about eSports, just like they do with soccer or basketball. Because of all this, we should think of eSports as a real sport, just like the others. You have decided to comment on this blog post. In your blog comment you should • analyse what qualities a “real” sports activity has to have, • discuss whether eSports can be regarded as “real” sport, • outline your own experience with sports and/or eSports. Write around 250 words. 1 Sports noun 1. Physical competitions: This is when people or teams compete against each other in games that involve physical activity, skill, and often, training. These games can be anything from soccer, basketball, to swimming and running. Example: He trains every day to get better at his favorite sport. 2. The bigger picture: When we say “sports,” we’re also talking about everything around it: the athletes, the coaches, the fans who cheer, the places where games are played, and the events where teams compete for trophies. Example: The Olympics is a big sports event that happens every four years. Fun Fact: Sports have been around for a very long time. Ancient civilisations like the Greeks had sports competitions thousands of years ago, and some of those games are still played today. eSports (also electronic sports or e-sports) noun 1. Video game competitions: This is when people play video games against each other in special events or tournaments. Just like how people compete in physical sports, here they compete in video games. Example: She practised a lot to play video games in big eSports tournaments. 2. The bigger picture: When we talk about eSports, we’re also talking about everything that comes with it, like the people who make the games, the ones who organise the events, the teams, the people who show the games online and the fans. Example: A lot of money is involved in eSports, and it’s getting more popular every day. Fun Fact: eSports started as small video game contests a long time ago. But now, it’s a big deal. Some eSports games are played in huge places like stadiums and watched by millions of people online. 2 116 Sports Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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