Forty-eight contestants from eight countries arrive and the teams size each other up. At last, the curtain rises on the first quest.

Athletes race, push and grapple atop a sinking slope. After grueling, deadlocked matches, two countries face off without making any concessions.

One nation claims a powerful privilege. In their test of speed and teamwork, players race through a giant shipwreck across a rugged obstacle course.

After a wild, intense race through the shipwreck, the next quest unfolds in a new arena — where the results from the previous match are crucial.

Players tap into their sports skills for battle. As the third quest looms, teams prepare to pick formidable reps as each win rides on smart match-ups.

Racing against time and heavy loads, teams face more than a contest — it's a true test of endurance. Losing teams must break their own torsos right away.