Rise of the Cyber Athletes: Is computer gaming now a sport?

Name: Rise of the Cyber Athletes: Is computer gaming now a sport?
Uploaded: 2015-01-14T18:38:11.000Z
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Description: Professional computer gaming now has million dollar prizes and attracts fans across the globe - but is it a sport?

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Professional computer gaming now has million dollar prizes and attracts fans across the globe - but is it a sport?

BBC Radio 5 live asks the question in a special programme: Gaming - The Rise of the Cyber Athletes on Thursday at 20:30 GMT.

As well as listening to the programme, you can watch via the BBC Sport website or catch up on BBC iPlayer.

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14 January 2015