From August 20 to 24, the 2025 IFSC Asian Youth Championships were held at the Guizhou Caihu International Climbing Center in Guanshanhu District, Guiyang, China.

The IFSC Asian Youth Championships 2025 provided athletes with both a competitive platform and an environment for cultural exchange and collaboration while Guiyang, with its refined organisational capability and high-quality facilities, reaffirmed its role in hosting international climbing events.

There were over 211 young climbers from 14 Asian countries and regions competing at U17 and U19 levels across the three disciplines: Speed, Lead, and Boulder.

In the final medal tally, Japan led the way with six golds, eight silver, and five bronze medals, followed by China with three golds, three silver, and three bronze.

South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand also delivered impressive performances, each adding their distinct flair to the competition.

Full results can be found here

EXCHANGE CAMP: COLLABORATION AND FRIENDSHIP IN MOTION

After the competition, the 2025 AYCH Exchange Training Camp took place with approximately 120 young climbers from teams including China, Japan, and Indonesia.

The camp aimed to break down national boundaries, offering participants an opportunity to engage in interactive exchanges, refine their skills, and foster friendships beyond the competitive arena.

The exchange activity kicked off with a free climbing session allowing athletes to revisit the final routes as well as practice on the speed wall.

There was also a team exchange phase where through random team assignments, climbers collaborated on newly set boulder problems and a speed relay race.

The boulder section was divided into four zones, which included both retained final-stage problems from the competition and new challenges, offering opportunities for participants of various skill levels to engage freely. The speed relay was conducted in a friendly match format, fostering an atmosphere of cross-national cooperation.