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A total of 194 teams are competing in the Gov Games this year
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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
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The event has grown in stature over the years
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The Gov Games were first held in 2018 for public-sector workers in Dubai
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Teams from across the world are competing for prizes
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This year's event runs until March 3
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Participants must overcome a host of challenges
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Contests feature a series of limit-testing physical and mental challenges
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A total of 194 teams are competing in the Gov Games this year
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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
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The event has grown in stature over the years
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The Gov Games were first held in 2018 for public-sector workers in Dubai
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Teams from across the world are competing for prizes
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WEZXG75H3VAWNHZWRBS4SNHGEE.jpg?smart=true&auth=4edcfbd13711b66799553e85288e6ccbbbf0452d0ec9a5a9fc03fb778ed8e246&width=400&height=225)
This year's event runs until March 3
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Participants must overcome a host of challenges
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Contests feature a series of limit-testing physical and mental challenges
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A total of 194 teams are competing in the Gov Games this year
Dubai's Gov Games have become a global symbol, says Sheikh Hamdan
Teams from around the world are taking part in this year's event
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01 March, 2024
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