Virtual Air Sports in the FAI Sporting Code
The International Federation of Aeronautics (FAI) has announced that it will include e-sports in the General Section of its Sporting Code. The new rules, which will be effective from January 2023, define e-airsports as an activity or competition that is conducted using an electronic platform and can be organized by any FAI Air Sport Commission.
In addition, the FAI has agreed to allow e-sports events to be open to non-members, although World Championships will be restricted to members of national aeronautics organizations with a Sporting License. The International Gliding Commission (IGC) will have the authority to determine how participants are selected for World Championships and other events.
This decision reflects the growing popularity of e-sports, which have become a major part of the gaming industry in recent years. The inclusion of e-airsports in the FAI Sporting Code will provide a framework for organizing and governing these events, and will give e-airsports athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level.
The FAI is the world's leading governing body for air sports, including gliding, hang gliding, paragliding, and aeromodelling. By embracing e-sports, the organization is showing its commitment to staying at the forefront of modern sporting trends. It is expected that the categories of Sporting Licenses will eventually be phased out in favor of a more inclusive system.
We are thrilled to see the inclusion of e-airsports in the General section of the Sporting Code. This has been a project that we have been working on for several months, and it is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the virtual gliding community.
The inclusion of e-sports in the FAI Sporting Code is a major step forward for our sport, and it showcases the bright future that lies ahead. We are excited to see what the future holds, and we are confident that this move will help to bring e-airsports to a wider audience and continue to grow the sport.
Following this news, we are excited to announce that we will be launching a new world event in the coming days, featuring 16 venues worldwide. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting development.
