There is official wariness about young people and addiction despite recent esport wins at the Asian Games
China won four out of seven esports gold medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, a result that was celebrated as a national achievement. Photograph: Ishara S Kodikara/AFP via Getty ImagesIf you walked into any bar in China during the past two weeks, chances are you would have seen the same images on every large-screen TV. It could have been Japan defeating Hong Kong in football, Indian archers edging out Singapore or Taiwan’s roller skaters snatching victory from an over-confident South Korea.
Ticket prices are higher too for the events, held in a purpose-built Esports Centre in Hangzhou, a 5,000-seat stadium where spectators watch players in the area playing games on giant screens. The games included League of Legends, Arena of Valor, Peacekeeper Elite, Dota 2 and Dream Three Kingdoms 2.The International Olympic Committee said last month it was creating a commission on the future of esports, a possible first step towards representation at the Olympics.
The purpose-built Esports Centre in Hangzhou, a 5,000-seat stadium where spectators watch players compete on giant screens. Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images Under the guidelines teenagers aged 16-18 would be limited to two hours online on their phones every day, 8-16 year olds would be allowed one hour and children under eight would get just eight minutes. Nobody under 18 would be able to go online between 10pm and 6am.
In 2019 China’s ministry of human resources and social security added “esports athlete” and “esports instructor” to its official list of new professions. Esports instructors act as coaches for players at all levels, offering technical and tactical guidance to help them to improve their scores.
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