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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

Gulf and Arab world, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Kuwait, and

Bahrain establishing national federations dedicated to its development.

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