Abu Dhabi Corporate Games, Awards 2012 Winners at Al Forsan International Sports Resort

In its second edition, the highly acclaimed event returns to Abu Dhabi even bigger and better, kicking off in December 2013

Abu Dhabi, June 3^rd 2013

Already in its first edition, it drew a whopping 2500 participants representing 76 companies from across the UAE that took part in 16 exciting sports, the Abu Dhabi Corporate Games today puts a spotlight on winners from the 2012 event at an exclusive awards ceremony that took place at Al Forsan International Sports Resort.

The awarding scheme similar to every other Corporate Games that is currently being staged in around 20 dynamic cities worldwide, are split into different categories namely, "Sports for Life Grand Award" going to the organization entering the highest number of participants, "Medallist Award" dedicated to the organization winning the most medals, "Overall Top Ranking Awards" presented to the first overall finishers in the Main and Ladies Only Tournaments, "Sport Championship Awards" awarded to the organization collecting the most points within each sport and finally "Championship Division Awards" recognize the organization accumulating the most points within its division.

Fanny Marcout, CEO of Abu Dhabi Corporate Games said: "I would like to congratulate all the winners of the 2012 games for the well-deserved awards and on behalf of The Corporate Games team, we extend our gratitude to all the participants and sponsors of the event for showcasing great sporting spirit"

In his turn, Chief Executive Officer Eng. Suhail Bin Athaeeth Al Ameri winners of the "Sports for Life Grand Award" and winners of the "Medallist Awards" said: "The success of Senaat is generated from the success of its workforce. At Senaat, we foster team spirit and are committed to cultivating a culture of cooperation and enthusiasm. Our participation in the Abu Dhabi Corporate Games last year was an ideal platform to implement this and at the same time allowed us to encourage employees to lead healthier lives.

"We are proud of the results our teams have achieved and the recognition we received through these awards. We look forward to break our records in the next edition of the Games." added Eng. Al Ameri.

Following the success of the first event back in 2012 and held once again under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Abu Dhabi Corporate Games will return even bigger and better this year. The three day event kicks off on the weekend commencing 12th of December carrying on until the 14th of December 2013.

Abu Dhabi Corporate Games in its second edition is set to unlock new milestones targeting over 3,500 people, awarding 1050 medals, attracting 100 companies to take part in 18 different sports with the addition of two more sports the adrenaline rushing "paintball" and the game of kings "chess". The exciting games will take place at three different venues with Al Forsan International Sports Resort being this year's main event venue. The remaining venues include Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Cricket Club.

It is worth mentioning that the event earned great popularity in a record breaking time which was reflected earlier this year when Abu Dhabi Corporate Games proudly scooped the Gold Award in the Best Sport Event (Amateur) category at the first Sport Industry Awards (SPIA) and most recently receiving the Best Sporting Event Award at the Middle East Event Awards 2013.

"We are very excited to present the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Corporate Games and we call upon all the organizations across the UAE to sign up their employees for the ultimate team building opportunity and take part in a weekend packed with thrilling sports and networking opportunities" concluded Marcout.

List of the Abu Dhabi Corporate Games 2012 Awards

SFL Grand Award
Winner of the SFL Grand Award is SENAAT with 204 Athletes

Medallist Award
Winner of the Medallist Award with 35 medals is SENAAT

Division Awards

Division 1 (0-5 participants) with 038 points is ETISALAT

Division 2 (6-10 participants) with 042 points is ENTHUSIASTIC

Division 3 (11-20 participants) with 069 points is SHARJAH LADIES CLUB

Division 4 (21-50 participants) with 192 points is ABU DHABI MAR

Division 5 (51-100 participants) with 242 points is NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Division 6 (101-150 participants) with 243 points is PARIS SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABOU DHABI

Division 7 (151-200 participants) with 231 points is ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

Division 8 (201+ participants) with 282 points is SENAAT

Sport Championship Award

Badminton with 36 points is UNION NATIONAL BANK

Basketball 3s LO with 36 points is FATIMA BINT MUBARAK LADIES SPORTS ACADEMY

Basketball 3s with 36 points is ETIHAD AIRWAYS, TECHNIP

Beach Volleyball 6 with 84 points is PARIS SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABOU DHABI

Cricket 8s with 64 points is AL FARA'A GROUP

Dragon Boat with 192 points is ABU DHABI MAR

Golf with 53 points is PARIS SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABOU DHABI

Karting with 22 points is PARIS SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABOU DHABI

Running with 52 points is TECHNIP

Shooting with 21 points is ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Soccer 5s LO with 45 points is ZAYED UNIVERSITY

Soccer 6s with 72 points is REEM INVESTMENTS

Table Tennis with 15 points is TECHNIP

Tennis with 30 points is PARIS SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABOU DHABI

Tenpin Bowling with 84 points is NBAD

Volleyball LO with 48 points is SHARJAH LADIES CLUB

Overall Top Ranker Award

Winner of the Top Ranker Award for the Main Tournament is ETIHAD AIRWAYS with 11 first finisher positions

Winner of the Top Ranker Award for the Ladies Only Tournament is WOMEN'S SPORT DEPARTMENT/SHARJAH LADIES CLUB with 1 first and 1 second finisher position

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The Corporate Games is a mass participation multi-sport festival of corporate competition, typically staged over a long (three or four-day) weekend. Games are organised around the globe in a variety of cities in different countries and entry is open to all forms of businesses, groups and organisations.

For additional information please contact:
Fanny Marcout
Corporate Games FZ LLC
T +971 4 425 3553
M +971 55 506 1867
E fmarcout@corporate-games.net

Caroline Zaher
V Public Relations
T +971 2 644 94 44
M +971 50 8177 541
E caroline@viola.ae