For the first time, esports — competitive video gaming — is set to be incorporated as an official medal event at the 2018 Asian Games that kick off in Indonesia in August. And all eyes are on whether South Korea, an esports powerhouse, will be participating in the inaugural event.



Until recently, it was uncertain whether Korea would be sending esports players to the upcoming Asian Games due to domestic administrative issues.



In order to send national athletes to the Asian Games, at least one regional unit of a particular sports association has to be a formal member of the Korea Sport & Olympic Committee. However, the Korea e-Sports Association is currently not a member of the KSOC.





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