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Safeguarding in esports is an unclear terminology. The word โsafeguardingโ is often used in the context of sports, but it is not still a clear terminology for the sports society. However, it is necessary to define the term โsafeguardingโ in order for the esports society to seriously consider this matter. This short piece hypothetically defines the term โsafeguarding in esportsโ as an umbrella term, encompassing initiatives aimed at preventing negative consequences in esports activities for vulnerable individuals, including children, women, and persons with disabilities. Among other things, this short piece will describe the following two examples for the safeguarding in esports: (1) cyberbullying and (2) physical and mental health problems.
