The event at the Suntec Centre sees the International Olympic Committee make its first foray into the hugely popular competitive gaming industry after question marks on how it fits in with more traditional sport.

Lou Bates, Marlene Bjärehed, James Barnes and Martin Maertens of Team Fuego triumphed in the Zwift cycling event which featured elimination, sprint and climbing races on a virtual Scottish-themed track.

"I have dreamed of winning an Olympic event," said Maertens. 

"I never thought I would have that chance at some point and now it's real."

Amandine "TheFairyDina" Morisset of France won the Just Dance event by beating Joseph "Aazzlano" Cordero of the United States in a best-of-three final.

"This is for all the women that play video games, that play Just Dance," she said. 

"You are capable, you are worth it. 

"This game is amazing. 

"It changed my life in the most amazing way. 

"I couldn't be more proud, this is a dream."

There was also French success in sailing as Tim "UOL Pepitõ" Carpentier won the virtual regatta competition.

In the archery event, Jared "MontyDey" Montgomery of the US won gold in the Tic Tac Bow competition.

He hit a bullseye with the deciding shot to seal victory in the Grand Final.

Tomorrow's action will see baseball, chess, shooting and tennis games contested.

The Series will conclude on Sunday (June 25).