Teams from around the world are participating in the Gov Games, which started on Thursday in Dubai Festival City. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The event has grown in stature over the years
The Gov Games were first held in 2018 for public-sector workers in Dubai
Teams from across the world are competing for prizes
This year's event runs until March 3
Participants must overcome a host of challenges
Contests feature a series of limit-testing physical and mental challenges
A total of 194 teams are competing in the Gov Games this year
