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Should League of Legends Be a High School Sport?

E-sports are a really big deal. Like, really big. MILLIONS of dollars are in the prize pools for these events, and the players dedicate themselves to hours of grueling work and stress in preparation. But many people question whether these are true SPORTS, pointing to the lesser physicality involved. Sure, e-sports and their players are incredibly competitive and skillful, but is it enough to deserve a space in high school and college athletic programs? Should educational institutions be supporting e-sports because of the numerous "intangibles" they offer?

English
  • Originally Aired October 14, 2014
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network YouTube
  • Created March 30, 2015 by
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