Cut Off by War, Plugged Into the World: How Iran Won Esports Gold in Nagoya
Iran's esports athletes endured blackouts, an 88-day internet shutdown and war to reach Nagoya — and came home with the country's first Asian Games esports gold.
Iran's esports athletes endured blackouts, an 88-day internet shutdown and war to reach Nagoya — and came home with the country's first Asian Games esports gold.
At Beijing's University Students' Gymnasium, national finalists, university teams and visitors took part in virtual cycling in different ways.
Virtual sports are giving traditional sports a broader, data-driven route for participation and talent identification.