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10/7/25, 9:40 AM Ministry Of Sports Establishes UAE Obstacle Sports Federation Under Chairmanship Of H.E. Abdulrahman Abu Al Shawareb

Ministry Of Sports Establishes UAE

Obstacle Sports Federation Under

Chairmanship Of H.E. Abdulrahman Abu

Al Shawareb

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(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) H.E. Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi: The establishment of the Federation aligns with the
UAE's strategic vision to diversify national sports, reaffirming our commitment to developing organisational and
technical frameworks to achieve the Federation's goals.

The first step to promoting obstacle sports, expanding participation and identifying new talents is including it in the
upcoming editions of school and university games.

H.E. Abdulrahman Abu Al Shawareb: We aim to build an integrated institutional ecosystem that promotes obstacle
sports regionally while attracting international championships to enhance the UAE's reputation in this domain.

UAE, Monday, October, 2025: 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.

His Excellency 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 H.E. Abdulrahman Abu Al Shawareb. He further stated that
the Federation's establishment marks a key milestone in strengthening the UAE's sports sector, in line with the
Ministry's efforts to diversify national sports, offer athletes new avenues for competition, and promote wider
community participation to foster a healthy and active society.

His Excellency also reaffirmed the Ministry of Sports' commitment to supporting the Federation, so that it can foster
an advanced organisational and technical ecosystem that identifies, develops, and nurtures talent, while hosting
international championships to enhance the UAE's pioneering stature in the global sports domain. H.E. Dr Al Falasi
added that the initial steps to promote this unique sports category are already underway, with its inclusion in
upcoming editions of school and university games. This underscores the importance of investing in a new generation
of athletes capable of competing and excelling in a wide range of sports.

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