Children, Sport & COVID-19 ep4: The Growth of eSports
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eSport has seen exponential growth over the past few years and the pandemic has only increased its rise in popularity. In this episode, we discuss gaming's enormous reach and explore both the challenges, such as online safety and increased screen time, as well as its power for social change, education and the opportunity for connection during a time of isolation. - Mary Harvey Centre for Sport and Human Rights - Kirsty Burrows Sports Rights Solutions - Boban Totovsk iInternational eSports Federation - Oliver Weingarten LDN UTD - Josianne Galea Baron UNICEF - Alfonso Leon International eSport Lawyer
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