For
Technology is making physical effort less necessary.
Against
Real sports need human strength, effort, and passion.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Strategy, skill, hand-eye coordination and mental endurance support recognizing virtual competition as sport.”
“Whether players hit a ball or win virtually, they achieve something incredible against exceptional opponents.”
“Sports require physical ability; fingers on a keyboard do not replace whole-body strength and exertion.”
“By definition, sport requires physical exertion.”