Participants briefed on Gov Games rules
dubai — With Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, in attendance at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, Gov Games participants received an exciting briefing about the rules and regulations of the world’s first Gov Games to be held from May 9 to 12 at Kite Beach in Dubai.
Across the two-hour event, participants were able to meet their other team mates and also wider games participants from all other government entities. In total, 145 teams will compete in the Gov Games: 82 men’s teams and 63 women’s teams from across 86 government entities.
Director of Gov Games, Marwan bin Essa, said: “This is a world-first and a truly unique experience created with the vision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Today at our special orientation event, we were able to communicate the details of the games to all participants and reiterate the key messages of team work and team spirit, excellent communication, dedication and determination.”
Assistant secretary general of the Dubai Sports Council, Nasser Al Rahma said, “Today we were able to see first-hand just how much passion and excitement already exists for this initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Uniting a diverse collection
Today at our special orientation event, we were able to communicate the details of the games to all participants Marwan bin Essa
of entities from all areas of government from federal to government entities from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, the Dubai Sports Council is proud to be a part of this initiative and we look forward to seeing all the participants at the games on Kite Beach in Dubai.”
The united feeling at the briefing for participants was one of excitement and eagerness to learn what awaits them at the Gov Games. Training tips and preparation tales were shared, fostering a spirit of collaboration with still weeks to go before the main event.
The initiative of Sheikh Hamdan aims to promote teamwork and team spirit among government employees. Teams will be tested both physically and mentally and to experience the true meaning of team spirit, determination, passion and creative collaboration. The Executive Council will continue to oversee the organisation of the initiative in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council and with Meraas as the strategic sponsor of the Gov Games. w