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Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation has expressed hope that esports will soon become part of the country's economy.
The government of Ukraine has officially recognized esports as a sport competition.
The decision was made at a meeting of the relevant Commission for the Recognition of Sports.
Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation Oleksandr Borniakov broke the news on Facebook on September 7.
"This is a historic moment for our country. After all, esports has long ceased to be just about 'shooters,' but a fundamental element of modern digital culture. About 600 million people admire it, including millions of Ukrainians. Besides, Ukraine has a high culture of esports, as well as strong players. Our teams regularly win various tournaments around the world. The industry has long turned into a real business that brings many benefits and opportunities, both locally and globally," Borniakov emphasized.
The official has also expressed hope that esports will soon become part of the Ukrainian economy.
What's esports
Esports (also known as electronic sports, e-sports, or eSports) is a form of sport competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams, that's per Wikipedia.
On August 17, the Ukrainian ESports Federation (UESF) submitted to the Ministry of Youth and Sports an application to have esports officially recognized.
Earlier, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and professional esportsman Oleksandr Kokhanovsky said he, together with investors, acquired the Dnipro Hotel in Kyiv to turn it into a major esports venue.
On September 17, the Ukrainian Professional ESports Association is set to be presented in Kyiv.