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10 January 2020

President Scolaris and IFSC Head of Olympic Coordination Attend YOG Opening Ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland

The third Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) commenced yesterday (9th January) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Further cementing the IFSC’s position within the Olympic family, IFSC President Marco Maria Scolaris and Head of Olympic Coordination Jérôme Meyer...

08 January 2020

IFSC Executive Board Teleconference January 2020

On Wednesday 8th January 2020, the IFSC Executive Board came together for their first monthly teleconference of the Olympic year. At the beginning of the biggest year for Sport Climbing to date as we take the final steps towards the Olympic Games Tokyo...

08 January 2020

Sport Climbing’s Janja Garnbret Nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019

Voting is now open for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019, which recognises athletes for their outstanding performance, their social commitment, or particularly fair behaviour in 2019. After her record-breaking sweep of the 2019 Bouldering season...

20 December 2019

IFSC Honorary Member Attends Peace & Sport International Forum

The 12th edition of the Peace & Sport International Forum took place in Monte Carlo, within the Principality of Monaco, on 11-13th December. IFSC Honorary Member Dr Paola Gigliotti was invited to the Forum as one of six jury members for the 2019...

19 December 2019

IFSC Hosts First IFSC Climbing Summit

The first IFSC Climbing Summit took place on 14th December 2019 in Torino, Italy following a two-day IFSC Executive Board meeting.

18 December 2019

IFSC Executive Board Meeting December 2019

The IFSC Executive Board meets monthly via teleconference and twice yearly in person, during the IFSC Plenary Assembly in March and the December Executive Board meeting in Turin, Italy, where the IFSC headquarters is located. Thursday 12th – Friday...

16 December 2019

IFSC Festive Closure

Please be advised that the IFSC office will be closed during the festive period.

09 December 2019

Registrations Open for the IFSC Plenary Assembly 2020

The IFSC and the Cyprus Mountaineering Climbing & Orienteering Federation (CMCOF) are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 15th IFSC Plenary Assembly, set to take place in Limassol, Cyprus, on March 13-14th 2020.

06 December 2019

Sport Climbing Included in Dakar 2022

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Sport Climbing was officially approved for the Youth Olympic Games 2022 to be held in Dakar, Senegal by the International Olympic Committee. This time, the event will feature Bouldering and include a total of 24 athletes,...

03 December 2019

IFSC Welcomes General Director

With the IFSC in the midst of a period of rapid growth and Sport Climbing making its debut Olympic appearance in less than one year’s time, the IFSC is delighted to welcome Piero Rebaudengo on board as General Director.

01 December 2019

Six Women Qualify for Olympics in Toulouse

At the conclusion of the final day of the IFSC Combined Qualifier Toulouse 2019, the IFSC is pleased to announce the next group of Olympic qualified athletes.

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01 December 2019

Slovenia Battles for Olympic Place, Medals for Japan and France

Five of the six available spots for Tokyo 2020 were filled on the first day of the women’s competition, but the last spot came down to two Slovenians Lucka RAKOVEC and Mia KRAMPL in the final.

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01 December 2019

Two Medals for Japan and Six New Olympians

At the conclusion of the first day of the IFSC Combined Qualifier Toulouse 2019, six men had already secured their spots for Tokyo 2020, but the battle for the last gold medal of the season was still to be held.

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29 November 2019

Another Group of Olympic Qualified Men for Sport Climbing

After the first day of competition in Toulouse, France the IFSC is pleased to announce the second group of men's Olympic qualified athletes in the history of Sport Climbing.

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29 November 2019

IFSC Releases Catalogue T20: The Official Holds, Macros & Volumes for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

The IFSC is thrilled to announce the release of the IFSC Catalogue T20: Official Holds, Macros and Volumes for Sport Climbing Events at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Catalogue T20).

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27 November 2019

Athletes Head to France for the IFSC Combined Qualifiers

After a long IFSC World Cup 2019 series, the final list of athletes for the next round of Olympic qualifications has been determined.

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27 November 2019

IFSC Combined Qualifier to Receive International Broadcasting Coverage

The final international Sport Climbing event of 2019 takes place this week in Toulouse, France, from 28th November – 1st December. As the second opportunity for athletes to qualify for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the IFSC Combined Qualifier is set...

26 November 2019

A Second Chance at Olympic Dreams

Forty-four of Sport Climbing’s top athletes descend on the Espace Sportif des Quefets in Tournefeuille, France outside of Toulouse from 28 November to 1 December for the second round of Olympic qualifications.

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22 November 2019

IFSC Attends IWGA Media Workshop in Madrid, Spain

On 18-19th November, the IFSC visited the Olympic Channel headquarters in Madrid, Spain, to attend the International World Games Association (IWGA) Media Workshop.

22 November 2019

IFSC Executive Board Teleconference November 2019

The monthly teleconference of the IFSC Executive Board took place on Wednesday 20th November at 14.00 CET, following the final World Cup of the 2019 Sport Climbing season.

President Scolaris and IFSC Head of Olympic Coordination Attend YOG Opening Ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland

IFSC Executive Board Teleconference January 2020

Sport Climbing’s Janja Garnbret Nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019

IFSC Honorary Member Attends Peace & Sport International Forum

IFSC Hosts First IFSC Climbing Summit

IFSC Executive Board Meeting December 2019

IFSC Festive Closure

Registrations Open for the IFSC Plenary Assembly 2020

Sport Climbing Included in Dakar 2022

IFSC Welcomes General Director

Six Women Qualify for Olympics in Toulouse

Slovenia Battles for Olympic Place, Medals for Japan and France

Two Medals for Japan and Six New Olympians

Another Group of Olympic Qualified Men for Sport Climbing

IFSC Releases Catalogue T20: The Official Holds, Macros & Volumes for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Athletes Head to France for the IFSC Combined Qualifiers

IFSC Combined Qualifier to Receive International Broadcasting Coverage

A Second Chance at Olympic Dreams

IFSC Attends IWGA Media Workshop in Madrid, Spain

IFSC Executive Board Teleconference November 2019

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