Krone+ tests the course

Only the toughest ninjas make it into the chimney

Pam Forster organizes the 2nd State Championships in Wolkersdorf.(Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)

In 2009, the Ninja Warriors flickered across TV sets in the USA for the first time. Since then, the sport has boomed in popularity thanks to a TV show. Also in Austria, where the 2nd Austrian Ninja Championship by SPORTUNION will take place on October 19 and 20. Krone+ tested the course in advance.

A friendly metal monkey cheerfully invites you to enter the Monkey Factory in Wolkersdorf (Lower Austria). Once you enter the door to the sports hall, however, the friendly posturing is over. From now on, neither a friendly smile nor charm or humor count. Now it's time to perform. Otherwise you will be mercilessly thrown off the ninja course.