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3/1/24, 1:57 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed opens fifth edition of Gov Games in Dubai Festival City
“The Gov Games has evolved into a global platform where participants from across the world
collaborate, exchange experiences, and strive to improve their teamwork and leadership abilities.
They confront tough challenges with a blend of strategic thinking and physical resilience, qualities
that are essential for development in every aspect of life,” His Highness said.
He added: “Offering young people the chance to engage in the Gov Games for the first time through
the Junior Gov Games demonstrates our dedication to fostering cooperation and cultivating
leadership skills among our youth, which are crucial for empowering the leaders of tomorrow.”
Day 1 Results

The inaugural day of the Gov Games saw fierce competition among the teams engaging in the Battle
of the Government category, both for men and women. Among those qualifying for the women's
Battle of the Government competition were:

1. Dubai Police with 98 points
2. Emirates Schools Establishment with 96.7 points
3. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority with 84.3 points
4. Roads & Transport Authority with 78.4 points

The announcement of the four finalists from the men's teams for the Battle of the Government will
take place at the conclusion of all rounds in this category.
International Participation
A total of 194 teams are participating in the Gov Games, comprising 84 teams in the Battle of the
Government tournament for men and 26 teams for women. Additionally, there are 28 teams in the
Battle of the Community tournament and 28 teams representing various global cities in the Battle of
the Cities. Furthermore, 28 teams are taking part in the Junior Gov Games. All these teams are
competing in an atmosphere filled with excitement and enjoyment.
The Gov Games 2024 is supported by a distinguished roster of partners and sponsors, including DP
World as the Official Partner, the Dubai Sports Council as a Strategic Sponsor, and esteemed
Golden Sponsors like Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat), Damac Properties, and
Emirates Post Group (7X), and Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) and First Abu Dhabi
Bank as silver sponsors, in addition to Dubai Festival City, Home Bakery, Al Fares International
Tents, Jeep and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du).

Building on the success of previous editions, which attracted over 4,500 participants from various
government entities, this year's Gov Games is set to further enrich Dubai's vibrant sporting calendar.
For more details, visit the official Gov Games website at www.govgames.ae, and follow the event's
social media channels on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok (@GovGames).

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