Interview
Daniel Merkley, PI's new CEO, sets out his vision for the future
After leading the World Phygital Community for the past two years, Daniel Merkley is now in the driving seat at Phygital International. He has big plans and he's keen to get on with them.
How South Africa cracked the phygital code
Edgar Kagiso Sandamela, CEO of Phygital Games South Africa, explains how – after a shaky start – he managed to take his home nation to the very top of global phygital rankings.
“It's a huge opportunity for me – and for the city"
Astana locals Sati, 16, and Mukhammed, 17, talk about their volunteering work Phygital Contenders and why they can’t wait for the full GOTF experience next month.
“We had famous Brazilian footballers secretly taking part in our phygital tournaments”
Brazil wants to host the Games of the Future in 2027. Moacyr Alves, CEO of Phygital Brazi, outlines the strategy behind the bid, and why he believes now is the moment for his country.
“Astana is ready to show the world what it’s made of”
Hi, Alibek. You went to the Games of the Future in Abu Dhabi. What stood out for you? The professionalism was immediate and obvious. We arrived to empty halls and...
Are the Phygital School Games the future of youth sport?
In Guatemala, the Phygital School Games have evolved from a pilot idea into a nationally supported programme – and and are now inspiring similar projects across Latin America and beyond.
“Phygital sport is the next stage of athletic competition"
Stéphane Timpano is CEO of ASPIRE, the official Local Delivery Authority for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC. He reveals what the tournament means for the emirate, why phygital sport is gaining such momentum, and how the event could shape the future of competition.