The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has cancelled a deal made with Saudi Arabia to host the first Esports Games.
The competition was due to be held in capital city Riyadh in 2027 as part of a 12-year deal with the country.
It had originally been due to launch this year, but was reportedly pushed back over concerns about the time needed to arrange the event.
A statement from the IOC said the two sides "mutually agreed" to end the deal but were committed to "pursuing their own esports ambitions on separate paths".
Saudi Arabia has become a key player in the world of competitive gaming, and has hosted the annual Esports World Cup for the past two years.
