Grand finale: how the II World Corporate Games took place in Dubai

From October 14 to 18, Dubai became the global capital of corporate sports, hosting the Second World Corporate Games. Following the resounding success of the first Games, this large-scale event took place with even greater fanfare, proving that sports unite business and thousands of professionals who swapped office suits for sportswear.

The grand opening ceremony held at Dubai Sports City set a high tone for the entire event. Participants and spectators were treated to a vibrant and spectacular team parade. Company employees carried their team flags and corporate symbols, showcasing not only sportsmanship but also corporate culture.

The Second World Corporate Games are not just competitions, but a special platform for team building, networking, and strengthening global business ties in an informal setting.

The Games programme was incredibly diverse, featuring both classic sports and modern disciplines.

• Football: one of the key events was the football tournament, where corporate teams clashed in fierce competition.
• Running and athletics: races over various distances attracted dozens of participants motivated to achieve personal records.
• Beach volleyball: Kite Beach became the arena for fierce battles under the scorching sun, where the atmosphere was one of true celebration.
• Esports: competitions in esports (Dota2 1x1, EA Sports FC24, CS2 2x2) proved that virtual disciplines have firmly entered corporate culture.

Athletes competed for medals in 15 different disciplines, including table tennis, crossfit, darts, padel, arm wrestling, basketball, and bowling.

The Games are not just about medals. An extensive cultural and networking programme was prepared for participants. Business meetings of ADCS took place during the competition's business programme, where organization leaders and delegation heads could share their experiences in organizing large-scale sporting events.

During parties at luxurious hotels, participants could socialize and unwind from their workdays. The awards ceremony marked a bright conclusion to the grand event and became the perfect place for informal communication.

Stayf, as the official technology partner of the event, developed a unique app—a digital guide during the Games. At the closing of the competitions, the app revealed the results of the challenge: the most active users received cool prizes.

The Second World Corporate Games in Dubai were successfully held. The total number of medals was led by the team from Russia! However, as participants noted multiple times, the main reward was not the gold medals, but the unforgettable emotions, new business contacts, and an incredible boost of motivation.