Grand celebrations mark the crowning of winning teams and athletes across four categories.
Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the 7th edition of Dubai Games concluded on Sunday.
- The Ajman Government squad won the men’s Government category, while the Ministry of Education team claimed the women’s division.
- Team F3 took the top spot in the Community category, Czarny Dunajec of Poland was crowned overall champion in the Cities category, and OCR Empire triumphed in the Juniors category.
The tournament saw participation from over 1,600 athletes representing 56 cities worldwide across the four main categories.
This year’s edition featured intense competition in the Battle of the Government, Battle of the Community, Battle of the Cities, and Battle of the Juniors, with teams and individual athletes demonstrating remarkable determination and teamwork in pursuit of podium finishes.
The final day kicked off with the Battle of the Juniors, where talented young athletes competed on the tournament’s main course, adapted for their age groups. Held in a professional sporting environment, the event motivated participants to hone their skills and strive for excellence.
In the Juniors division, teams navigated seven obstacles, delivering impressive performances in a challenge that tested speed, accuracy, and teamwork. After a closely contested competition, Team OCR Empire claimed first place, followed by Team Goldstoso Grapplers in second and Team Woodtopia in third.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed congratulated the champions, praising their competitive spirit and teamwork. “The remarkable growth of Dubai Games over the years has earned it a place among the most anticipated events on the global sporting calendar, transforming it from an innovative initiative into a global platform attracting top-tier participation,” he said.
He added, “The championship’s qualitative excellence reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for sports and major events. This aligns with Dubai’s vision for the future, consolidating its global leadership across sectors, and embodies the city’s ambition, innovation, and commitment to providing an environment that fosters success and high achievement.”
The Dubai Games 2026 Organising Committee highlighted that the event has strengthened its reputation as a unique sporting competition that emphasizes teamwork, rewarding squads that plan and perform cohesively, reflecting Dubai’s leadership in innovating exceptional sporting events.
