Ninja Warrior Obstacle Racing to Be Built Into Modern Pentathlon Event at 2028 L.A. Olympics
UIPM licensed Sasuke obstacle designs from TBS as modern pentathlon replaces equestrian show jumping with obstacle racing at the 2028 Olympics.
- Tokyo Broadcasting System Television sealed a licensing deal with Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne on Tuesday to incorporate Sasuke/Ninja Warrior obstacle elements into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, allowing UIPM to use TBS intellectual property including obstacle designs.
- Complaints from competitors at the 2020 Games about equestrian show-jumping's unpredictability prompted UIPM to explore alternatives, leading to collaboration with TBS starting in 2022 to develop obstacle racing test events.
- The new obstacle racing event will feature eight obstacles including steps, big wheels, walls, rings, balance beams, and monkey bars, following the International Olympic Committee's unanimous 2023 vote to include the updated format at LA28.
- UIPM president Rob Stull called the partnership 'an incredible honor,' stating TBS is 'the broadcaster that gave Ninja Warrior to the world,' while both organizations committed to cross-promotion as the Olympics approach.
- With Ninja Warrior airing in more than 160 countries and the American version entering its 18th season, the franchise brings proven global appeal to Modern Pentathlon's 114-year Olympic tradition dating to 1912.
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The International Union of Modern Pentathlon (UIPM) has confirmed: the international forum has concluded an agreement with the producers of *Ninja Warrior* to use the sets for the pentathlon tests...
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'Ninja Warrior' obstacle courses are headed to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
There's always a ton of discussion about what is and what isn't an Olympic sport, but it turns out that the newest Olympic sport is also kind of, sort of a TV show.That's right, kids: "Ninja Warrior" — or at least obstacle courses like those seen on the show — is headed to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.Obstacle racing will replace equestrian show jumping in the modern pentathlon event, joining fencing, freestyle swimming, laser pistol …
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