Competitors scale a net at Egypt's Tough Mudder challenge, organised by TriFactory, an Egyptian sports management company, at the O West district, in Giza. Reuters

Survival of the fittest: tackling a Tough Mudder event in Egypt



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Defending champions

World Series: South Africa
Women’s World Series: Australia
Gulf Men’s League: Dubai Exiles
Gulf Men’s Social: Mediclinic Barrelhouse Warriors
Gulf Vets: Jebel Ali Dragons Veterans
Gulf Women: Dubai Sports City Eagles
Gulf Under 19: British School Al Khubairat
Gulf Under 19 Girls: Dubai Exiles
UAE National Schools: Al Safa School
International Invitational: Speranza 22
International Vets: Joining Jack