News

31 July 2019

Voting Procedure for the IFSC Athletes Commission Elections 2019

Ahead of the upcoming IFSC Athletes Commission Elections, the IFSC is pleased to announce the athletes who have submitted their candidacy to be elected for the 6 available positions within the IFSC Athletes Commission.

30 July 2019

Janja Garnbret Nominated for Sportswoman of the Year Award

Currently holding a combined World Cup ranking of first place and having swept the entire 2019 IFSC Bouldering World Cup season, becoming the first Sport Climbing athlete in history to take home a gold medal from every single event, Slovenia’s Janja...

26 July 2019

Tickets now Available for the IFSC Climbing World Championships 2019

The IFSC Climbing World Championships 2019 will take place from August 11th – 21st at the Esforta Arena in Hachioji, Japan. General ticket sales are open to the public and participating athletes until 20th August. All attendees must have a ticket for...

26 July 2019

One Week Remaining to Gain Accreditation for the IFSC Climbing World Championships 2019

The IFSC Climbing World Championships 2019 are just two weeks away and as such, all attending athletes, team officials, guests and stakeholders must register for accreditation here by 2nd August.

24 July 2019

#ClimbToTokyo: One Year To Go!

Today, 24 July 2019, officially marks one year until the start of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games and Sport Climbing’s debut on the Olympic Stage. To celebrate this momentous point in time, the International Olympic Committee held a ceremony at...

24 July 2019

Volx Climbing Announced as IFSC Certified Speed Hold Manufacturer

The IFSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Volx Climbing as IFSC Certified Speed Hold Manufacturer, as part of the IFSC Official Sport Equipment Catalogue – Category: Speed Holds.

20 July 2019

Another Gold for SEO, 4 Medals for Japan

The competition in Briançon was the third event in as many weeks and featured plenty of crimpy holds and endurance heavy routes that pushed the climbers to their limits to yield fewer ties than its predecessors.

18 July 2019

IFSC World Cup Briançon to be Broadcast Internationally

The 2019 IFSC Lead World Cup season reaches the half way mark this weekend, with the third event of the series taking place in Briançon, France. With the competition being broadcast globally, Sport Climbing fans around the world need not miss out on...

17 July 2019

Paraclimbing Comes to a Thrilling Conclusion

The second day of the Paraclimbing World Championship brought cooler temperatures to the Parc des Sport in Briançon, France and another stunning round of competitions full of rematches, new winners and fast climbs.

17 July 2019

IFSC President Meets President of the IOC in Lausanne, Switzerland

On Friday 12th July, IFSC President Marco Maria Scolaris met with President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland.

16 July 2019

A Strong Start for the Paraclimbing World Championship

The first day of the Paraclimbing World Championship 2019 began with a long, hot morning of qualifications before concluding with some of the discipline’s top athletes battling to maintain their winning streaks or earn their first gold medal.

16 July 2019

Halfway Through Lead Season

With two Lead World Cups already in the books, the competition held at Parc des Sports from July 19 to 20 in Briançon, France marks the halfway point of the season. As the lead season progresses, the top climbers will start to become more apparent...

13 July 2019

A New Women’s Gold; Ondra Back on Top

As the sun set on the legendary mountain town of Chamonix, the competitors took on the lead wall in front of a sea of people at one of the most popular events in the world cup circuit. The final saw no tops and many ties for the women, but the men’s...

12 July 2019

Another Gold for China and Indonesia

The speed climbers were fortunate to have a cool night for the penultimate speed finals of the season, which were held at the Place du Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France with light rain only appearing at the very end of the event.

12 July 2019

Paraclimbing Returns to Briançon

Sport climbing continues to grow in popularity around the world and this year, the IFSC Paraclimbing World Championship will feature a record number of participants with 167 athletes registered to attend, 70 of whom will be participating in their first...

11 July 2019

IFSC Visits the International Gymnastics Federation in Lausanne, Switzerland

IFSC Vice-President Sport/Events Kobinata Toru, Sport Director Silvia Verdolini and Erica Ricci, IFSC Administration & Development Officer, visited the headquarters of the International Gymnastics Federation (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique,...

10 July 2019

IFSC Executive Board Teleconference July 2019

The monthly teleconference of the IFSC Executive Board took place this afternoon, 10th July, allowing Board members to discuss updates and issues relating to both the IFSC and Sport Climbing as a whole.

09 July 2019

IFSC World Cup Chamonix to Gain International Broadcasting Coverage

The second IFSC Lead World Cup of the season takes place this weekend in Chamonix, France, alongside the penultimate Speed World Cup of the year. Sport Climbing fans need not miss out on the action as both disciplines are set to be broadcast across...

08 July 2019

Sport Climbing Takes On France

The competition in Villars has only just ended and the athletes are already on their way to the mountain town of Chamonix, France for the IFSC Lead and Speed World Cups from July 11 to 13. Climbers will take on the wall and each other at the outdoor...

06 July 2019

A Gold for Switzerland, Another Win for GARNBRET

The 2019 Lead season kicked-off with a spectacular competition in sunny Villars-Sur-Ollon in Switzerland. Despite the heat, the climbers pressed onward, determined to start the upcoming series of competitions on the right foot.