DUBAI, 4th March, 2023 (WAM) — The Organising Committee of Gov Games 2023 announced that four community teams that participated in the preliminary round yesterday have qualified for the finals of the Battle of Communities. Category, and they are: NAS, Empire x Grow, Spirit Level and Parkour DXB.
Organised in partnership with official partner DP World and in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, day 3 of Gov Games 2023 saw teams participated in the Battle of Government heats push themselves to their limits in a series of challenges designed to test their physical and mental strength, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure.
total of 27 teams participated in the Battle of Government all-female category presenting a true test of will, physical strength, and mental focus.
Four teams will qualify to the final round of the category.
In men’s competitions, 28 teams took part in the Battle of the Governments qualifying round where four teams out of total 82 will qualify to the final round.
The competitiveness displayed by all teams highlighted the importance of the Gov Games as one of Dubai’s most significant annual sporting events, attracting participants from all over the world.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), expressed his thanks and gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, for his continuous support of sports in Dubai.
l Tayer emphasised that the ‘Gov Games’ tournament encourages positive competition among participating teams and consolidates teamwork among government employees.
“We are pleased that DEWA is the Silver Sponsor of the ‘Gov Games’ tournament, which has become a prominent event that consolidates Dubai’s position in organising and hosting international sporting events. This is part of DEWA’s social responsibility to support activities and events that contribute to enhancing happiness, harmony, and human and cultural rapprochement among society members, as well as making Dubai one of the most active cities in the world. We look forward to strongly compete in the fourth edition this year. DEWA is keen to encourage employees to play sports and make physical activities part of their daily lives. Sports have an important role in promoting a healthy and vibrant lifestyle in addition to enhancing mental and physical capabilities,” added Al Tayer.
Tracy Faulkner, Group Chief Communications and External Relations Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank, said: “At FAB, we are proud to partner with the 2023 Gov Games in Dubai, where over 500 participants will come together and focus on one event that honours teamwork, determination and diversity. The Gov Games play a meaningful role in uniting and inspiring community members from the UAE and beyond to pursue excellence, while putting their mental and physical endurance to the test. We feel there is no better way to simultaneously promote team-building as well as social and human development.”
Source:Emirates News Agency
