– Worldwide groups kick off DUBAI GAMES 2025 campaigns with gruelling Burj Problem as ‘Battle of the Cities’ heats up
– 50 competing groups representing international cities don weighted vests and race up 160 flooring of the world’s tallest constructing of their bid for supremacy
– That includes contestants from 5 continents, upcoming version of Video games units new milestone when it comes to international participation and provides a complete prize pool of AED3.1 million
Dubai’s immense recognition as a sporting vacation spot that hosts main worldwide showpieces and attracts the very best of expertise from each sport whereas providing a very international fan following for star athletes obtained yet one more glowing endorsement as 50 groups from the world over squared off on the Burj Khalifa in an exhilarating show of grit, ardour, and sporting agility, previewing the joy increase for the upcoming DUBAI GAMES 2025.
Competing within the Burj Problem, a gruelling check of endurance, teamwork and resilience that heralds the DUBAI GAMES 2025, 50 groups representing cities from throughout the globe placed on a rousing show as they launched their respective campaigns for the Video games in earnest. Racing to the highest of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest constructing, athletes from every of the taking part groups showcased distinctive power and willpower, vying for very important bonus factors within the prestigious Battle of the Cities class.
The highest three groups, Colorado from the USA, Oviedo from Spain, and Kutna Hora from Czech Republic, achieved distinctive instances of 31:13 minutes, 31:43 minutes, and 31:48 minutes respectively, distinguishing themselves as frontrunners on this 12 months’s competitors because the event progresses.
The Burj Problem referred to as for unbelievable bodily and psychological toughness, requiring opponents to ascend 160 flooring whereas sporting weighted vests – 10 kg for males and seven kg for girls – intensifying the problem of the high-stakes race.
DUBAI GAMES 2025 has set a brand new commonplace when it comes to worldwide participation, attracting opponents from 5 continents. This 12 months’s Battle of the Cities options groups from Abu Dhabi and Dubai (UAE), Kuwait Metropolis (Kuwait), and Manama (Bahrain). America fields groups from Houston, St. Louis, Colorado, and Hagåtña, whereas Russia is represented by Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan. The UK is competing with groups from London, Oxford, and Portsmouth, and France with Paris, Besançon, and Toulouse. Denmark has fielded groups from Copenhagen, Vestsjælland, and Aarhus, whereas Spain is represented by Barcelona, Oviedo, and Irun.
Different taking part cities embody Frankfurt, Aachen, and Ulm (Germany); Gdańsk, Rybnik, and Częstochowa (Poland); Lisbon and Cascais (Portugal); Breda and Zwolle (Netherlands); Sofia and Varna (Bulgaria); Sydney and Brisbane (Australia); Oslo (Norway); Salčininkai (Lithuania); Lucerne (Switzerland); Edinburgh (Scotland); Tehran (Iran); Vysoké Tatry (Slovakia); Tashkent (Uzbekistan); Cape City (South Africa); Seoul (South Korea); Florence (Italy); Montreal (Canada); Malmö (Sweden); and Kutná Hora (Czech Republic).
Outstanding lineup
This exceptional international lineup underscores DUBAI GAMES’ rising worldwide prominence, uniting prime athletes in a celebration of sporting ability, technique, and teamwork.
Marwan bin Essa, Director of DUBAI GAMES, mentioned: “The Burj Problem epitomises willpower, teamwork, and ambition, reflecting Dubai’s drive to transcend limits and champion excellence. The exceptional international participation on this 12 months’s Battle of the Cities underscores DUBAI GAMES’ standing as a top-tier international sporting occasion, celebrating the spirit of competitors and collaboration. Because the event progresses, we eagerly anticipate extra inspiring shows of technique, resilience, and unity.”
In its sixth version, DUBAI GAMES continues to obtain sturdy assist from outstanding private and non-private sector companions, additional solidifying its standing as one of many world’s main sporting occasions. This 12 months’s companions embody DP World because the Official Accomplice, DAMAC Group, Emirates Normal Petroleum Company (Emarat) as Diamond Companions, and Dubai Electrical energy & Water Authority (DEWA), First Abu Dhabi Financial institution, and M42 as Gold Sponsors. C4 serves because the Bronze Sponsor, with Dubai Pageant Metropolis because the official venue associate, Al Futtaim Automotive as a supporting associate, du as telecom associate, and Dubai Media Integrated and Arabian Radio Community as media companions. Further sponsors embody Adidas, Viya, and Mai Dubai.
DUBAI GAMES 2025 options 244 groups throughout varied classes, together with 84 groups within the Battle of the Authorities – Males; 26 groups within the Battle of the Authorities – Girls; 28 groups within the Battle of the Group, and 50 groups within the Battle of the Cities, along with 56 groups that participated within the Battle of Juniors held in Damac Hills on 8 February. The principle championship will run from 20 to 23 February at Dubai Pageant Metropolis. The whole prize pool exceeds AED3.1 million.
With its refreshed id, DUBAI GAMES serves as an inspiring platform to encourage youthful generations to undertake an lively life-style that embodies the core values of renewal, ambition, and resilience – reflecting the colourful spirit of Dubai.
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