As the University of Georgia’s many intramural sports attest, a spirit of competition flourishes in the institution beyond its Southeastern Conference teams.
However, this zeal also exists outside of what most would consider traditional sports. As competitive gaming, also known as esports, has gained popularity worldwide, it has attracted dedicated participants at UGA.
Many of these competitors belong to the student-run eSports at UGA, an umbrella organization of gaming teams that compete in a certain title, such as “Overwatch” or “Paladins.”
