Which video game do Olympians play together?

Norwegian biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal and French rivals play popular war-based games like 'Battlefield' together online.

How do athletes use video games during the Olympics?

Athletes use video games to relax, socialize with rivals, and take their minds off competition, creating a 'summer camp' atmosphere.

Do all athletes find video games relaxing?

No, while many find games like 'Battlefield' a good way to de-stress, some athletes, like Czech curler Vit Chabicovsky, experience frustration.

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Olympians Game Online Together After Competition

9 Feb

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Summary

Athletes from different nations play video games together.
Gaming provides a way to relax and socialize away from sports.
Some athletes find games frustrating, while others enjoy them.

Olympians Game Online Together After Competition

Evenings at the Milano Cortina Games offer a unique form of camaraderie for some athletes, who trade their competition gear for virtual weapons. Norwegian biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal revealed he spends his evenings playing online video games, often with his French rivals. They team up in popular war-based games, fostering a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of a summer camp.

Dale-Skjevdal enjoys this diversion, finding it a great way to focus on something other than biathlon. French athlete Eric Perrot, a gold medalist, also participates. This trend extends beyond biathlon, with cross-country champion Johannes Klaebo also enjoying games with friends back home.