Should e-sports receive more political support?

Poll results

Should e-sports receive more political support?
Support
Reject
Don't know
24%
58%
17%
PolitPro Community – 3526 respondents – 12.09.2023-19.09.2023

Poll information

Should e-sports receive more political support? 24% voted in favor of greater political support for e-sports, 58% against.

17% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3526 users of the PolitPro app during 12.09.2023-19.09.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.

Pros - What's in favor?

  1. Recognition as a professional sport: E-sports has developed into a global movement and enjoys great popularity among young people and young adults. Greater political support for e-sports would help increase the recognition and status of e-sports as a professional sport. This would lead to e-sports being taken seriously by more people and receiving the same benefits and support as traditional sports.
  2. Promoting talent and educational opportunities: E-sports offers young people the opportunity to develop their talents and skills in the digital sphere. Through greater policy support, talented players could be better identified, nurtured and supported in their development. This could lead to new educational opportunities and career opportunities in the field of professional e-sports.
  3. Economic potential: E-sports has now grown into a significant economic industry. Greater policy support could help to harness the economic potential of e-sports. This includes creating jobs, promoting businesses in the e-sports sector and increasing tourism by hosting e-sports events. This would have positive long-term effects on the economy.

Cons - What's against it?

  1. Priorities in the education system: there are concerns that increased policy support for e-sports could come at the expense of other areas of education. It is important to ensure that education and school performance are not neglected and that there is balanced support for e-sports and traditional sports.
  2. Health Impacts: E-sports are associated with excessive screen consumption, which can potentially have negative health impacts. Too much policy promotion of e-sports could lead to an increase in sedentary lifestyles and health problems. It is important to consider promoting physical activity and balance.
  3. Equal opportunities and social inclusion: there is a risk that greater policy promotion of e-sports will reinforce existing inequalities. Not all youth have access to the resources they need, such as expensive equipment or fast internet. It is important to ensure that the promotion of e-sports is inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged due to socio-economic differences.