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The JG sport teams will supply equipment necessary for general sports operations (e.g., balls, tape for cricket, shuttlecocks). However, unless...
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Yes, gold, silver, and bronze medals will be given for all sports, including virtual ones.
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Athletes are encouraged to arrange their own practice sessions as needed. Please note that the Festival does not provide specific...
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No, there are no designated areas like locker rooms for teams to congregate at the venues before games.
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Events will be in-person, with live viewings available. Attendance is free.
No, friends and family are not permitted access to the lounges.
For safety and security reasons, we kindly ask that athletes do not leave bags or equipment unattended in the lounges.
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Yes, all participants, including athletes, coaches, and chaperones, receive a welcome bag.
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Yes, all sports have designated scorekeepers and timekeepers. Team captains will sign off on the final scores before they are...
Only athletes will receive medals.
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Most sports events held at the DWTC will not have changing rooms. However, facilities for swimming will include changing rooms.
Eligibility for athletes is primarily determined by Jurisdiction Leads, who act as the definitive source for verifying which athletes qualify....
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Athletes are scheduled to play one match per day in one sport.
Athletes are scheduled to play one match per day. If an athlete qualifies for multiple events, such as singles and...
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Delays will be communicated through the event management app, Klubsoft. We recommend checking the app or the Festival website periodically...
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All registration information for qualified athletes and artists is submitted to the registration portal by Jurisdiction Leads. If there are...
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The schedule is designed to prevent conflicts, with athletes participating in only one sport and scheduled for one match per...
Participants are responsible for obtaining their own health and travel insurance. The Festival fee does not include insurance coverage for...
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If an athlete is unable to play due to injury, they will need to forfeit their match.
If you are unable to attend due to entry restrictions, your matches may proceed in your absence in accordance with...
We will try and accommodate based on what the schedule allows, after which point you will forefeit your matches.
During the month of July, Dubai typically experiences hot and humid conditions. Temperatures may reach 45°C (113°F) and humidity levels...
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You can select events using the program brochure at this link: https://the.ismaili/us/en/globalencounters/festival Precise sport schedules will be updated on...
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Awards will be presented at the end of each final match. They will be presented by world-class athletes, dignitaries, country...
Athletes can select events to attend by viewing the program brochure at https://www.gefestival2025.ismaili/site/overview . While precise sport schedules are still...
The rules for each sport can be found here: https://globalencounters.my.canva.site/pdg#jg-rules-and-standards.
Athletes can view standings and score-related information through the central application, Klubsoft.
The artists and athletes lounge is located at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This exclusive space is designed for...
All sports except golf, cricket, and track and field are played indoors.
Please contact your Jurisdiction Lead, as they are responsible for submitting all athlete information for registration.
Yes, Klubsoft will update all changes related to field and court assignments.
Yes, equipment lists by sport can be found here: https://globalencounters.my.canva.site/pdg#jg-rules-and-standards.
We aim to implement live scoring where possible, so updates on Klubsoft will be instant. For all sports, final scores...
Live draws will be conducted and will vary by sport. Details are yet to be finalised and will be made...
Yes, tournament brackets will be available on Klubsoft and the official website.
The latest schedules will be continuously updated on Klubsoft. Initial schedules will be available before athletes arrive, exact timing to...
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Slot allocations have been completed and finalized. At this stage, no further changes can be made to the number of...
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Player numbers for all team sports will be assigned by the Organizing Team and cannot be requested.
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Sports and Games schedules will be released by July 10th.
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There will be no scheduled practice sessions prior to matches. However, athletes will be provided approximately 5 to 10 minutes...
All rules and equipment specifications follow pre-defined guidelines available on the GE Festival website. Orientation calls with sports leads will...
Rules and categories are determined by the organizing committee and are published in the official rule book. Athletes may only...
Yes, we will be showcasing the match kits during the athlete orientation calls.
While sports-specific equipment will not be provided, massage therapists will be available in the Athlete Lounge. Advance booking will be...