• Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed prepares for the finals.
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed prepares for the finals.
  • A member of the F3 team takes part in the women's finals. All pictures by Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A member of the F3 team takes part in the women's finals. All pictures by Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A F3 team competitor takes part in the Gov Game final.
    A F3 team competitor takes part in the Gov Game final.
  • One of the finalists battling it for the Dh1 million top prize at Gov Games.
    One of the finalists battling it for the Dh1 million top prize at Gov Games.
  • Spectators were gripped by the action as Gov Games came to a dramatic close.
    Spectators were gripped by the action as Gov Games came to a dramatic close.
  • Competitors get set to overcome all obstacles.
    Competitors get set to overcome all obstacles.
  • There were plenty of good vantage points to watch the final day of Gov Games unfold.
    There were plenty of good vantage points to watch the final day of Gov Games unfold.
  • A member of the DEWA team tries to hammer home an advantage.
    A member of the DEWA team tries to hammer home an advantage.
  • A F3 team member goes for glory.
    A F3 team member goes for glory.
  • A Gov Games athlete aims to stay a step ahead of fellow competitors.
    A Gov Games athlete aims to stay a step ahead of fellow competitors.

Government

Sheikh Hamdan leads the way on final day of Gov Games

The Crown Prince of Dubai was in part of the action for the second annual event at Kite Beach

Nick Webster
Nick Webster

April 07, 2019

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Public sector workers vying for victory at the Gov Games won royal approval from the Crown Prince of Dubai.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed was part of the F3 team fighting for top spot during the final day of competition at Kite Beach.

He was also happy to cheer on all the competitors – hundreds of government department staff – at the second annual event, which he launched last year.

There was pride, prestige and an impressive prize fund of Dh3 million to play for as workers pushed themselves to the limit for the win.

Crossing obstacles, carrying boxes and climbing slides were all part of the teamwork required to sweep the prize.

Teams representing the police forces of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah battled it out with UAE Security Forces, the Ministry of Education and Sheikh Hamdan's team, F3.

Sheikh Hamdan said the event demonstrated the importance of working together to reach a goal.

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