For
They require skill, strategy, and mental training.
Against
They lack physical activity and athletic effort.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Strategy, skill, hand-eye coordination and mental endurance help the case for recognizing esports fairly.”
“It doesn't matter whether they hit a ball or clutch a 1v3; they're doing something incredible against incredible players.”
“Sports require physical ability; games are purely mental. Fingers on a keyboard don't count as physical ability.”
“By definition, a sport requires physical exertion.”