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10/7/25, 9:41 AM Ministry of Sports establishes UAE Obstacle Sports Federation
institutional framework that promotes obstacle sports across all segments

of Emirati society, enhancing their physical fitness and nurturing talents

who can represent the UAE at international platforms."

He also said that the Federation will work closely with the Ministry of

Sports and relevant entities to organise local, regional, and international

tournaments in line with global standards, supported by the sport's rapid

growth.

He added, "Moving forward, we will focus on strengthening cooperation

with regional federations and the The Federation Internationale de Sports

d'Obstacles (FISO). This is to foster strategic partnerships and exchange

expertise, supporting the UAE's broader sports development goals."

Across the UAE, this sports category has seen remarkable growth, with 52

registered events held nationwide last year. Recent statistics indicate that

approximately 9,000 citizens and residents actively practise this sport,

which led to the decision of creating a national federation to oversee its

development.

Notably, Dubai hosted the World Obstacle Championship in December 2024,

organised by Dubai Police at Dubai Police Officer's Club and Dubai Design

District (D3). The event garnered widespread public interest, participation,

and international acclaim due to its meticulous organisation and immense

competition.

Obstacle races feature natural or artificial barriers that athletes must
overcome in the shortest possible time. Competitions are held across male,

female, and mixed categories, across individual, pairs, and four-person race

types. In addition, the sport is gaining widespread popularity across the

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