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10/7/25, 9:41 AM Ministry of Sports establishes UAE Obstacle Sports Federation
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 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.

He 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. 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.

Abdulrahman Abu Al Shawareb, President of the UAE Obstacle Sports

Federation, on behalf of the Federation's Board of Directors, extended his

sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Sports and Dr Al Falasi, stating: "We are

deeply honoured by the trust placed in us to lead the Federation following

its official establishment. We look forward to building a comprehensive

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