Sheikh Hamdan attends day one of Dubai Gov Games - in pictures

Competitors are vying for a Dh1 million prize

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  Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, observes day one of the Dubai Gov Games. All Photos by Reem Mohammed / The National

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  Sheikh Hamdan took in the action on the opening day of the four-day fitness event.

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  Sheikh Hamdan chats with the Faz3 women's team at Kite Beach.

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  Hundreds of workers were vying for glory on day one of Gov Games.

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  Participants were stretching themselves to the limit in a bid for victory.

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  A total of 168 teams are taking part in the event, which carries a Dh1 million top prize.

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  Competitors were aiming to rise to the top at Gov Games.

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  The Gov Games is being held for the second time.

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  F3 team wins obstacle 5 on day one of Dubai Gov Games.

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  Organisers have promised that this year's event will be even more competitive.

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  F3 team picked up a big win at Gov Games.

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  The F3 team managed to hang onto victory during day one of Gov Games.

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  The event proved a change from the office route for hundreds of workers.

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  Plenty of tam spirit was on show during Gov Games.

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  F3 team arrive at day one of Dubai Gov Games.

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  Women teams arrive at day one of Dubai Gov Games.

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  F3 team arrive at day one of Dubai Gov Games.

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  Crowds cheer on the competitors at Kite Beach.

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  Women teams arrive at day one of Dubai Gov Games.

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  Spectators enjoyed a fun day of entertainment at Kite Beach.

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  Dubai's Gov Games got under way on Wednesday.

Hundreds of public sector workers began competing for Dh1 million as the Gov Games returned to Dubai on Wendesday.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, watched government workers tackle challenging obstacle courses at Kite Beach in Dubai.

The event runs from Wednesday to Saturday.

Read more: Dubai's Gov Games starts on Wednesday as competitors eye Dh1 million prize