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Tennis<\/strong> (International Tennis Federation, Tennis Clash)<\/li><\/ul>

Each game will have its own unique format and entry requirements and will star both professional and amateur players. So, If you consider yourself a master of arts in any of these games, you can apply today by visiting the official Olympics website.<\/a> <\/p>

The qualifying window officially begins on March 1 and will last until 15 May when the preparations for the grand finals in Singapore begin. The event will be streamed via Olympics.com and Olympic social channels.<\/p>

If you\u2019re interested in competing in Olympic Esports Series 2023 or just learning more about the upcoming event, you can find more details here<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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