Are virtual sports threatened by cheating in virtual worlds?

Special issue for the journal Performance Enhancement & Health

Four members of the Virtual Sports Research Network shed their light on what is needed to develop virtual sports.

Exploring the new playing field in sports, where transparency and perception of fairness appear crucial

Using the field of virtual cycling and virtual triathlon as a case, this research paper identifies and discusses four governance issues in virtual cycling which include (1) doping, (2) platform fragmentation and commercial interests, (3) transparency and open criteria, and (4) commitment and decision-making.