Born in Italy in a small town in southern Italy , Southern Warriors has been the throwdown that has always brought great news in every edition performed. Founder Giuseppe Dicarlo ties his work as a coach and nutritionist to his great passion for CrossFit , devoting time to training and volunteering . Around Europe since 2012 as a judge in the various Throwdwon he has managed to accumulate a lot of experience in the field of competitions, in fact he was the first Italian judge to be present in foreign competitions including the Crossfit Regional. Also operating in the Italian territory as head judge in 2 competitions, at the same time he created the Southern Warriors introducing for the first time in Europe open water workouts, all in wild territories. Over the years the competition has grown in importance attracting foreign athletes by its diversity from the usual throwdowns.

SW introduced for the first time in Italy the categories scaled and masters in live competition. Southern Warriors reached up to 500 athletes during three competitive days thanks to the structure of three competition fields at the same time. The only competition to have introduced a 5 km obstacle course race as a workout in a crossfit competition.

Thousands of athletes enjoyed this competition. That is why the 10th edition aims to be a special experience, in a different location, in a new territory, with 4 competition fields.  With a staff of 100 people, including a group of professional judges.

Qatar opens its doors to the SW, a new challenge for the event organizer Giulia Dicarlo, who is the sister of the founder. Giulia has been following her brother for 10 years by his side and behind the scenes of this amazing event.

It will be three days of very intense competition as our warriors are used to but in the end everyone will remember this edition by putting in their resume a unique experience.

We would like to thank the Qatar government for the hospitality they are offering us and the full availability in spreading functional fitness in the area. Our logistic and operational support on site is CrossFit T-23 which will be the HQ for all of you who will be present in Doha .

When to register : from March 20 to June 5 registration for online qualifier
June 5 to June 19 enter score
Final event 23-24-25 th November

Qatar is easily accessible from all over the world. It has cheap quality-price accommodation solutions, transportation is facilitated by UBER, the airport is 25 minutes from downtown Doha. Doha, a city that has just held the world cup. This fantastic city with great enthusiasm for fitness, it will not be difficult to find healthy meal or a delicious recipe from different Arabic cultures .

The chosen time of the year is November where temperatures are around 18° to 30°C , great to also enjoy some sea for the athletes’ coaches and support.