Phygital International Selects UAE as Host for Premier Global Phygital Sports Event
Phygital International proudly announces that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been chosen to host the prestigious Games of the Future 2025. This decision was made during the inaugural World Phygital Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey, following a rigorous and competitive selection process involving nine prospective bidders from around the globe.
The UAE was selected due to its outstanding reputation as a hub of innovation, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and its extensive experience in organizing and hosting high-profile international events. The nation’s leadership demonstrated strong support throughout the bidding process, which played a crucial role in the unanimous decision by Phygital International’s expert panel to award the Games of the Future 2025 to the UAE.
Games of the Future 2025
The Games of the Future 2025 will represent the apex of phygital sports, a field that integrates physical and digital competition in novel and exciting ways. This international tournament will see top athletes from around the world compete across a variety of disciplines, showcasing their skills in both physical and digital realms. More than 300 teams are expected to participate in this multi-sport event, featuring innovative competitions such as phygital football, phygital hockey, phygital skateboarding, phygital MMA, and other emerging sports.
Statements from Key Figures
Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, shared his excitement about the upcoming event: We are excited to reveal that the UAE will be the venue for the Games of the Future 2025. As phygital sports gain global traction, we are anticipating a sell-out event. The UAE’s impressive bid and its commitment to developing a healthy and active population ensure that the Games will be a resounding success. We look forward to witnessing the UAE’s unique contribution to this groundbreaking event.”
His Excellency Ghanim Al Hajeri, Director General of the General Authority of Sport in the UAE, highlighted the significance of this event: “Bringing the Games of the Future 2025 to the UAE is a landmark achievement in redefining international sports for the modern age. We are excited to host this innovative tournament, which merges advanced technology with traditional sports. The event will solidify our position as leaders in the global sports community and encourage our national digital community to adopt a more active lifestyle, helping us achieve our goal of having 75% of our population active by 2031.”
Event Details and Global Impact
The Games of the Future is designed to be inclusive, welcoming participants of all ages, genders, and nationalities. Phygital International expects the 2025 Games in the UAE to attract thousands of elite athletes and esports competitors from up to 100 countries, competing as part of both national and multinational teams.
The anticipation for the Games of the Future 2025 is already growing, with excitement building as the bid process for the 2026 and 2027 events has officially commenced. The UAE’s role as the host for this groundbreaking event underscores its commitment to advancing the future of sports and technology on a global scale.
