25 May 2022

NZ esports' E-Blacks selected for Commonwealth Games

From Checkpoint, 6:20 pm on 25 May 2022

Fifteen gamers have been named in the E-Blacks - New Zealand's first esports rep team.

Esports will be a pilot event at this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with aspirations to becoming a full medal discipline at the 2026 Games.

Felicity Reid reports.

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