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Saudi Arabia removed as host of inaugural Esports Olympics in 2027
It stated there was 'mutual agreement' with the Saudi National Olympic Committee over the decision
The inaugural Esports Olympics scheduled to be held in 2027 will no longer be hosted by Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday.
The IOC and the Saudi National Olympic Committee "mutually agreed that they will end their cooperation on the Olympic Esports Games", a statement said.
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