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Ministry of Sports establishes UAE Obstacle Sports Federation

Monday, October 6, 2025 7:20 PM3 minutes Reading

DUBAI, 6th October, 2025 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Sports established the UAE Obstacle Sports Federation, the official governing body
responsible for organising and developing this sport. Its aim is to promote the sport within the UAE, highlighting its competitive nature that
combines physical fitness, endurance and mental skills, paving the way for international recognition.
Obstacle sports such as OCR, Adventure, Ninja, Callisthenics, and Obstacle Racing are practised across over 77 countries worldwide,
including 30 Asian nations. There are four federations for this sport within the continent, all operating under the umbrella of the International
Obstacle Sports Federation, headquartered in Switzerland.
Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, extended his best wishes for the success of the Federation’s Board of Directors, under the
leadership of Abdulrahman Abu Al Shawareb. He further stated that the Federation’s establishment marks a key milestone in strengthening

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