World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO) is an independent association composed of national federations that represent the needs of their athlete members in over 100 countries. We are the international governing body and sole competent authority for obstacle sports including Ninja, Obstacle Course Racing and Adventure Racing throughout the world.

World Obstacle was granted Observer Status of GAISF in 2021 and facilitates safety, fairness and opportunities for athletes to compete at every level. This includes international results and rankings, officials, training, rule enforcement, insurance services, coaching, training camps, event information, event services, news, education, adjudication and more. 

The goal of World Obstacle is to contribute to the greater good of human kind by educating all through participation in sport, without discrimination or bias of any kind. We aim to facilitate mutual understanding, collaboration, friendship and fairness between the athletes and all parties of interest.

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World Obstacle

World Obstacle's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland

Ian Adamson

Matthew Joynes

Marcial Luthy

This department oversees the overall governance and financial oversight of the organization.

Board Governance

This department oversees the planning, organization, and execution of events.

Event Management

This department oversees strategic direction and high-level decision-making for the organization.

World Obstacle

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Board Governance

Event Management

Executive Leadership

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World Obstacle

Org chart

Teams

Board Governance

Event Management

Executive Leadership

Offices

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