Hamdan opens 5th edition of Gov Games in Dubai Festival City

With 194 teams participating from around the world, the four-day sporting extravaganza marks its largest edition to date.

Running until March 3, the Gov Games 2024 is being hosted in partnership with DP World and in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council.

The event commenced with high-octane action as 84 men’s and 26 women’s teams competed in the Battle of the Government category. The contests included a series of limit-testing physical and mental challenges.

Sheikh Hamdan said, “The Gov Games has become a symbol of global sporting values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and community. This is exemplified by the camaraderie showcased by the largest number of international teams participating in the tournament’s largest edition to date.”

Welcoming all 194 teams to this year’s finals, Sheikh Hamdan praised the expansion and diversity achieved by the Gov Games, which includes the return of 28 international teams participating in the Battle of the Cities. “The annual global event reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen Dubai’s status as a key destination for global sporting events and to integrate human development, creativity, and innovation into all aspects of life and society in Dubai,” Sheikh Hamdan said.