Plugged into the dawn of a new age

China's gamers at the forefront of global push for acceptance

For the first time ever, the Asian Games on Wednesday raised China's national flag and played the national anthem in honor of video gamers.

With e-sports joining the Asian Games for the first time as a demonstration sport in Jakarta, China won two gold medals and a silver in three of the six events: League of Legends, Clash Royale and Arena of Valor - the latter of which is an international version of China's homegrown hit King of Glory.