On June 19 and 20, 2023, U-Pro, our technical and venue partner for the event, hosted the Liv. Dubai Schools Games Indoor Cricket Championships. As the number of schools that have signed up and the number of players has tripled from last year's six schools with 60 players to this year's 24 schools with 240 players, our sponsors Liv., Mai Dubai, GO sport and Aster Hospitals & Clinics have all seen the growth of the sport that has piqued the interest of school teams. This season is imminent. Due to the accessibility of the infrastructure and amenities that will surely promote sports participation, this shows that Dubai will always be a fantastic destination to organise athletic events.
These triumphs are a milestone for several of these teams, especially the individual titles they have won. This event is filled with triumph and fierce battle; some of the competitors displayed amazing composure and commitment that led to a well-deserved and for some, a long-awaited victory. There are other athletes who displayed promise with a standout performance that may one day propel them into the international stage. At some point during the competition, the majority of the players displayed extraordinary physical and mental toughness to deftly outsmart their opponents, which is a testament to their abilities, resilience, and strategic acumen on the court.
The Unified Games were held at the Dubai Sports World on June 6, 2023. This venue is fantastic and has the capacity to handle the number of events and registrations this year, which reached 450. Without a doubt, our venue partner delivered, and we saw it with our sponsor Liv. , Mai Dubai, GO Sport, and Aster Hospitals & Clinics. It was also overseen by our technical partner GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis and Special Olympics activities were administered by our support partners Hamilton Aquatics, Stryx Sports, Hoop Mountain, Pro Physique Sports and Ellite Volleyball Academy that made the event a complete success.
ESM is in charge of organising the Liv. Dubai Schools Games. With the assistance of our technical partners, Beyond Basketball, the basketball championship ranks fourth on our calendar of events in Term 3. They made sure that all games were conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations. Along with our sponsors and partners Liv, Mai Dubai, Go Sport, Aster Hospitals and Clinics, we once again collaborated with NBXL as our prize partner. Together, we made this event historic.
The top volleyball teams from schools in Dubai have gathered to compete at the Liv. Dubai Schools Games Volleyball Championships at the Al Wasl Sports Club, our venue partner, on the 16th and 17th of May 2023. The two-day event was the first volleyball competition in our portfolio, and it was overseen by our technical partner Ellite Volleyball Academy. It is one of the more recent competitions that Dubai Schools Games had to offer this 2023 season along with our partners and sponsors Liv, Mai Dubai, GO sport, Aster Hospitals and Clinics.
The swimming competition was handled and officiated under the capable hands of our technical partner Hamilton Aquatics and was held at one of the top facilities in Dubai Hamdan Sports Complex, our venue partner for the two-day event. We have all witnessed once again a much more successful two-day event with many personal bests that come out of each race. From the 55 schools that participated in the previous season with 870 swimmers, up until this season's turnout of 54 schools with 1001 swimmers registered. One of the popular events on our calendar and portfolio is the swimming competition.
Since it began last season 2021–2022 when 15 schools and 32 players first registered, registrations from schools have increased, and this season there has been a tremendous surge in sing up’s, doubling interest. Due to the size of the venue, we had to place a cap on the number of participants in order to run the tournament smoothly. Within days of registration opening, spaces had quickly filled, and within a week, we had reached the maximum number of 50 players. As a result, we had to open additional spaces to accommodate 72 players from 24 schools.
Liv. Dubai Schools Games Tennis Championships closes Term 2 for the season 2022-2023, with Teams from GEMS Schools dominating the entire tournament with a total of 168 participants registered from 15 schools together with our partners Liv, Mai Dubai, Go Sport, Aster Hospitals and Clinics with our venue partner Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium that provided the world-class facility officiated by our technical partner CF Tennis that made a very huge impact by providing top international standard in all of the matches.
Under the direction of our technical partner, UAE Cycling Federation, the Liv. Dubai Schools Games Cycling Championships was held last March 11, 2023, in partnership with Dubai Expo City along with our partners and sponsors Liv, Mai Dubai, Go Sport, Aster Hospitals and Clinics. As a first in the history of the Dubai Schools Games, the event's debut went unexpectedly well and was a total success. We had 30 schools join us, and 59 athletes of various ages participated.
35 teams from 14 different schools and 350 players competed in the Liv. Dubai Schools Games Netball Championships, which began on March 6 and ran until March 9, 2023. This was the second tournament of the season for the championship. The Netball Championship's venue partner, GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, served as the home of the four-day event. Together with the Liv. Dubai Schools Games team, our partners Liv, Mai Dubai, Go Sport, Aster Hospitals and Clinics, and our technical partner, Pro Physique Sports Services, allowed them to share their extensive experience of the sport.
The Liv. Dubai Schools Games Touch Rugby Championships, which was held last February 27 and ran until March 2, 2023, were declared a success with 10 schools registered with 140 students in attendance. It unintentionally piqued the interest of several ESE Schools, which we all know are part of the football community, during its introduction. We hope that their participation at the tournament's debut will lead to new opportunities and the beginning of something new, and that the touch rugby community will grow as a result.
The two-day programme was a success and came to a successful conclusion with an increase in participants from 90 pupils from 6 schools last year to 120 from 8 schools this year. The maximum number of teams has been achieved since we launch this year's cricket tournament as interest has increased. As a result, we had to give the first 8 teams priority while placing the remaining teams on a reserve list. collaborating with the Liv.Dubai Schools Games team, who received assistance from our respective partners Liv., Go sport, Mai Dubai, Aster hospitals and Clinics. Additionally, our technical and venue partners Vision Cricket Center Vision for the two-part event.
2023 began with an explosive series of football tournaments for the second season, with an incredible turnout. Liv. Dubai Schools Games Football Championships saw 1,536 kids, both boys and girls, register, and they competed from 37 schools. GEMS Schools earned the top two spots in the U13 girls' football championships at the first Liv. Dubai Schools Games, the first tournament of the year 2023 and of term 2. The competition kicked out on January 16th, 2023, at the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club Stadium in Al Aweer, and it concluded with the U14 Boys at the Al Nasr Club.
The two-part event which is a combination of an online and in-person events. Our technical and venue partner, Dubai Chess and Culture Club hosted the Finals on the 26th of November 2022 and supplied the facility for the 40 finalists who represented 21 schools in Dubai. One of the top chess tournament venues in the UAE, with a distinguished reputation and the capacity to stage international competitions, is this facility. The tournament's winners were fortunate to have world-class coaches, arbiters, and a head coach who guided every player. They were in charge of developing a number of the players who eventually became Champions.
The first-ever Liv. Dubai Schools Games Archery Championships kicked off on November 22, 2022, with 29 competitors from 16 schools in attendance. The competition was held at the Dubai Club For People of Determination, which has long served as the venue for archery competitions in the United Arab Emirates. The club has hosted numerous competitions for the same sport, and the Dubai Sports Council has recognised its contributions and accomplishments by awarding it the distinction of Distinguished Club in the Sports Excellence Award. Together with UAE Archery Federation, the most knowledgeable and dependable organisation in the world of archery in Dubai, who provided officials that made the event a huge success as a first time.
The Second Rhythmic Gymnastics, which took place on November 12th, 2022, was once again a resounding success, drawing participants from 31 schools and 60 competitors from schools all around Dubai. The following categories saw participants competing. hoop, ball, freehand, clubs and ribbon With Citizens School as our new venue partner, we are very fortunate to have them as part of the Liv. Dubai Schools Games family of sponsors and partners, which also includes Liv. , Mai Dubai, GO sport and Aster Hospitals & Clinics. They have shared with us their exceptional facility, which provided comfort and a very pleasant environment for everyone. Additionally, sharing their state-of-the-art equipment made it very special.
On Monday, October 31, 2022, the Liv. Dubai Schools Games Netball Championships will be held for the first time. One school emerged with numerous victories as the competition came to an end. 48 teams from 14 different schools consisting of 480 players competed in the four-day event, and Arcadia School faced off against them.
The Liv. Dubai Schools Games Par 3 Golf Championships were a resounding success, drawing 81 children from over 40 participating schools, including boys and girls from primary and secondary levels. The Emirates Golf Club, which serves as the official venue and technical partner of the Liv. Dubai Schools Games Par 3 Golf championships, hosted the second In-Person event for the season 2022–2023 and it was undoubtedly a fantastic event. It offered a comprehensive understanding of the sport and, most importantly, a top-notch facility of international standing.
To work with such a prestigious company in the United Arab Emirates is an honor for Liv.Dubai Schools Games. We are delighted to welcome Mai Dubai to the family of our sponsor partners connected with the fastest-growing sports event in Dubai. We are glad to provide our athletes with the best water on the market. The health and safety of all participants are ensured by the use of water, which is crucial to keeping everyone as hydrated as possible throughout the event.
With 25 registered schools, 19 teams, and 114 coaches and teachers present, this tournament was a success. The event kicked up with a presentation from Liv. Dubai Schools Games emphasized the season's itinerary by introducing new events and reintroducing events from past seasons. In order to make the registration and sign-up process easier, it also highlights the improvements made to the parent and teacher portals. The competition also hopes to boost team registrations and show that teachers may benefit from Liv.Dubai Schools Games as well as students.