Gran Turismo set to become an Olympic sport, sort of

27 April 2021, 7:30 am

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Gran Turismo set to become an Olympic sport, sort of
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Gran Turismo set to become an Olympic sport, sort of
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The International Olympic Committee is launching the first-ever Olympic Virtual Series ahead of the Tokyo Games, featuring motorsports and other virtual sports. Running from May 13 to June 23, the series aims to engage esports and gaming fans worldwide, in line with the IOC’s Olympic Agenda 2020+5. The IOC has partnered with the FIA and game maker Polyphony for the virtual tie-up, with Gran Turismo Sport likely to be the game of choice. Motorsport will join baseball, cycling, rowing, and sailing in the inaugural virtual Olympic games, each operating via the sport’s respective publisher platforms. No official word yet on how to enter or if a virtual medal ceremony will take place.

Brands mentioned: Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Polyphony, Playstation

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