A $500,000 career, gone at 25: esports’ injury crisis is forcing teams to build sports-medicine staffs | Fortune0

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• September 7, 2026

He was 25 years old. Video games have a reputation for keeping people glued to the couch. But for those who compete against the best players in the world, gaming can be surprisingly physically and mentally taxing. The best esports players often have grinding schedules. They’re expected to regularly practice, participate in scrimmages and compete