Question

agreement about what constitutes a sport, the term is commonly applied to activities involving skill, competition, and physical exertion. enthusiasts of esports assert that many video games also involve these elements, and those that do should be recognized as sports. opponents disagree, insisting that gaming does not require sufficient physical activity. although people continue to debate whether competitive gamers should be considered athletes, there is no argument that the esports industry continues to gain momentum. a growing number of universities field teams that compete in esports leagues, and professional gaming tournaments are filling more and more arenas. the debate may be at an impasse, but the games go on.
what is the meaning of momentum as used in the passage?
forward motion or progress
verbal skills or knowledge
legal recognition or status

Explanation:

The passage mentions that the esports industry is growing with more universities having teams and tournaments filling arenas. "Momentum" in this context refers to forward movement or progress as the industry is advancing. Visual skills or knowledge and legal recognition or status are not supported by the context of the industry's growth described.

Answer:

forward motion or progress