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06 April 2020

IFSC lays out its action plan for the upcoming months

After the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the International Federation of Sport Climbing prepared an action plan that will drive its main decisions in the upcoming months.

IFSC Press Release

04 April 2020

IFSC officials gather in teleconference with IFSC President, IFSC General Director and IFSC Sport Director

The IFSC President Marco Scolaris, along with IFSC General Director Piero Rebaudengo and IFSC Sport Director Silvia Verdolini welcomed a large group of IFSC Officials in a teleconference held on April 3 at 2:00 pm (UTC+1:00).

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02 April 2020

11th edition of The World Games moved to 2022

The International World Games Association and the Birmingham Organising Committee agreed to postpone the 11th edition of The World Games until July 7 to 17, 2022.

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31 March 2020

Back to Hope - Set the Dates of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad

“It was a hectic week-end, but it was worth it. Today, together with the Presidents of the other 32 International Federations, we unanimously approved the dates of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad: July 23rd through August 8th, 2021” announced IFSC...

30 March 2020

April6: Not Just a Day, But a Lifestyle

The International Federation of Sport Climbing has long been greatly supportive of programmes regarding education, social inclusion, gender equality, and environmental protection.

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30 March 2020

IFSC Holds Teleconference with Olympic Qualified Athletes to Confirm Their Status

The International Federation of Sport Climbing held a teleconference on March 27 at 2:00 pm (UTC+1:00), welcoming 15 of its Olympic qualified athletes.

24 March 2020

IFSC Holds Teleconference With Board, Officials, Staff and Member Federations, Supports IOC Decision

The International Federation of Sport Climbing held a teleconference today at 1:00 pm (UTC+1:00), welcoming many of its National Federations, along with officials and members of the IFSC Executive Board and IFSC Staff.

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23 March 2020

Health and Safety Paramount as IOC Executive Board Agrees to Step up Scenario Planning for Tokyo 2020

To safeguard the health of all involved and to contribute to the containment of COVID-19, the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee announced that the IOC will step up its scenario-planning for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

19 March 2020

IFSC Executive Board Met in Teleconference

The IFSC Executive Board met today in teleconference at 1:00 pm (UTC+1:00). At the beginning of the meeting, IFSC President Marco Scolaris reported on the conference call he attended along with IOC President Thomas Bach, the presidents of all the...

17 March 2020

Communique from the International Olympic Committee regarding the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Preamble Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) continued its consultations with all the stakeholders of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

13 March 2020

Update on IFSC competitions

News updated on March 27 - The International Federation of Sport Climbing, together with the IFSC Continental Councils and in agreement with the National Federations and the Local Organising Committees of the competitions affected by the outbreak...

12 March 2020

Olympic Flame sparks Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 to Life

Hope is now lighting Tokyo 2020’s way as the Olympic flame was lit today in front of the ruins of the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia. From the rays of the Greek sun to the Cauldron of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium, the Olympic flame will send a...

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11 March 2020

Official Statement from the International Federation of Sport Climbing, IFSC Europe and IFSC Asia

The International Federation of Sport Climbing is constantly and thoroughly monitoring the situation caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19, which has now spread in many countries across the five continents.

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06 March 2020

IFSC Executive Board Confirms Postponed Date of 2020 Plenary Assembly During Monthly Teleconference

Following the first Sport Climbing event of the 2020 season last weekend in Los Angeles, USA, the IFSC Executive Board this afternoon came together for their monthly teleconference to review key developments within the sport. One major topic discussed...

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05 March 2020

IFSC Official Sport Equipment Catalogue: Applications Open for 2020 Holds, Macros and Volumes

The IFSC is calling for holds, macros and volumes providers/brands to apply for the 2020 IFSC Official Sport Equipment Catalogue.

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04 March 2020

2020 IFSC Plenary Assembly Postponed

In the current scenario of uncertainty caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus – which has already impacted countless sport events all around the world, including the 2020 IFSC World Cup Series – the International Federation of Sport Climbing...

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03 March 2020

IOC Approves New Qualification System for Sport Climbing at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Due to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the IFSC announced last month that no IFSC events will take place in China in April 2020. As the IFSC Continental Championships (in particular the Asian Championships which were scheduled to...

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02 March 2020

Romain Desgranges Announces Retirement from Sport Climbing

French athlete Romain Desgranges, aged 37, has announced his retirement from the international Sport Climbing circuit.

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01 March 2020

Colin DUFFY takes Tokyo 2020 spot at the end of a thrilling final

Los Angeles (USA), March 1 – The 2020 IFSC Pan American Championships in Los Angeles (USA) closed in fantastic fashion, delivering the final Olympic quota for Pan America at the end of a thrilling final and in front of a packed Sender One Climbing...

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29 February 2020

Alannah YIP Qualifies for Tokyo 2020 in Los Angeles

Los Angeles (USA) – In a packed Sender One Climbing Gym, the IFSC Pan American Championships in Los Angeles (USA) delivered their first Olympic quota place. At the end of a tight competition, it was Canada’s Alannah YIP who finally celebrated the...