UAE Joins the World Phygital Community as its 100th Member
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been officially welcomed as the 100th member of the World Phygital Community (WPC), marking a significant milestone just one year after the organization’s founding. This development highlights the growing global interest and momentum behind the phygital sports movement.
The announcement aligns with a pivotal moment for the UAE, with the Emirates Esports Federation becoming the celebrated 100th member. This follows the recent Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football tournament and comes ahead of the Games of the Future 2025, where clubs and phygital athletes will compete for a share of a $5 million prize pool spanning 11 official disciplines.
Within its inaugural year, the World Phygital Community has expanded rapidly, now representing regions on every continent. Recent member additions from Germany, Saudi Arabia, Lesotho, Malawi, and Sierra Leone further demonstrate the unstoppable global popularity of phygital sports—an innovative format that combines physical and digital competition, engaging athletes, fans, and entire communities.
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout Al Nahyan stated:
“The Emirates Esports Federation is proud to join the World Phygital Community as its 100th member, an especially meaningful milestone considering the Games of the Future is coming to Abu Dhabi later this year. It’s an honour to be part of this growing global movement and to support the rise of phygital sport in the region. We look forward to contributing to the community and being part of this next chapter for international competition.”
Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi commented:
“The UAE’s membership of the World Phygital Community reflects our wider, steadfast commitment to embracing innovation in both technology and sport, and our ambition to be part of the driving force that is shaping a new era of sports. As we prepare to welcome athletes and fans from around the world to Abu Dhabi this December for the Games of the Future 2025, we are honoured to be the 100th member of this forward-looking community and be part of the exciting future of phygital sports.”
With this milestone membership and the upcoming Games of the Future, the UAE cements its position as a leader in the evolving arena of phygital sports, further enhancing its role in shaping the future of international sports innovation.
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