Ali Hay - Ninja Warrior UK- Episode 4

Ali Hay - The Bearded Ninja: From Athlete to Ninja Sport Visionary
Ali Hay, widely known as The Bearded Ninja, is a powerhouse in the world of ninja sports, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. A full-time father, sponsored competitive athlete, and multi-company director, Ali wears many hats with relentless drive. As the Company Director of Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Edinburgh, Chief Technical Officer of American Ninja Warrior Adventure Parks, CEO of Ninja Obstacles UK, and co-founder of Funparx UK—set to launch their first UK family entertainment centre in a few weeks’ time—he’s at the forefront of shaping the global ninja sport industry.
Since launching his journey as a self-employed athlete in 2016, Ali has built a legacy that blends physical prowess with innovation. He chairs the Ninja Technical Committee BOS and Ninja Sport UK. Through his consultancy, Ali Hay OACS, he pioneers obstacle accreditation and safety standards. With a mantra of “The boundaries we limit ourselves with exist only in our minds,” Ali inspires others to push past limitations, proving that resilience and vision can redefine what’s possible.