Even a very bad situation can have some good results. In the case of COVID-19, one silver lining to the very dark cloud was the rise of esports. Being able to watch champion video gamers compete over the web provided a safe pass time for sports fans, while substantially boosting the popularity of the previously niche competitive industry.
“The COVID-19 worldwide pandemic led to a rise in esports,” said Bubba Gaeddert, president and co-founder of the Videogames and Esports Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance, academic support, and career guidance to students and schools who want to pursue gaming and esports. "Tournaments transitioned online and expanded globally, with new protocols and enhanced connectivity rapidly implemented to meet the increased demand for online gaming.”
