Gov Games in Dubai - in pictures

  • 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
    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 event has grown in stature over the years
  • The Gov Games were first held in 2018 for public-sector workers in Dubai
    The Gov Games were first held in 2018 for public-sector workers in Dubai
  • Teams from across the world are competing for prizes
    Teams from across the world are competing for prizes
  • This year's event runs until March 3
    This year's event runs until March 3
  • Participants must overcome a host of challenges
    Participants must overcome a host of challenges
  • Contests feature a series of limit-testing physical and mental 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
    A total of 194 teams are competing in the Gov Games this year