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08 February 2020

IFSC President Visits Tokyo to Prepare for Upcoming Olympic Games

President of the IFSC Marco Maria Scolaris travelled to Tokyo, Japan, this week alongside Jérôme Meyer, IFSC Head of Olympic Coordination, to meet with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (TOCOG) less than six months...

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06 February 2020

IFSC President Receives Italian National Olympic Committee Award

On Tuesday 4th February, IFSC President Marco Maria Scolaris was presented with the Piedmontese Sports Director of the Year award for 2019.

04 February 2020

IFSC Celebrates Six Months Until First Olympic Appearance for Sport Climbing

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03 February 2020

IFSC President Attends Milan Climbing Expo

Friday 31st January to Saturday 1st February 2020 saw the third edition of the Milan Climbing Expo take place in the Urban Wall of Milan, Italy. IFSC President Marco Maria Scolaris was invited to attend the expo as guest of honour, to discuss the development...

31 January 2020

IFSC and Sport Climbing Community Show Support to the Chinese Community in Light of the Coronavirus Outbreak

The International Federation of Sport Climbing wishes to express its support for the people of China in dealing with the current Coronavirus emergency. As such, the IFSC has shipped 10,000 breathing masks to the Chinese Mountaineering Association...

23 January 2020

IFSC Officials Appointed for the 2020 Olympic Games and Sport Climbing Season

At the beginning of the year in which Sport Climbing will make its Summer Olympic debut, the IFSC is delighted to announce the nomination of officials for the 2020 World Cup season. With now less than 200 days to go until the Olympic Games begin, the...

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23 January 2020

Federazione Arrampicata Sportiva Italiana (FASI) President meets IFSC President in Turin, Italy

On Thursday 16th January, the President and representatives of the Federazione Arrampicata Sportiva Italiana (FASI), IFSC Member Federation, met with IFSC President Marco Scolaris, General Director Piero Rebaudengo and IFSC Sport Director Silvia Verdolini...

22 January 2020

Media Accreditations Open for the 2020 Sport Climbing Season

The online registration platform is now open for media to gain accreditation for the 2020 IFSC Sport Climbing season.

22 January 2020

IFSC Calendar 2020: Soaring to New Heights

Last year, Sport Climbing’s first Olympic qualified athletes were determined, now the Olympics are here. This season will be busy with all eyes on both the regular IFSC World Cup season and on Tokyo 2020.

21 January 2020

Vertical Life Visits the IFSC Headquarters to Prepare New Results System

On Friday 17th January, Vertical Life Product Manager Ben Lepesant and Software Developers Saulius Astromskis and Emanuela Calabi met with IFSC Sport Director Silvia Verdolini and the IFSC team in Turin, Italy, to present and fully install the...

20 January 2020

Janja Garnbret Makes Top 10 in Athlete of the Year Race

Slovenian Sport Climbing athlete Janja Garnbret was one of 25 athletes nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019 and now, she’s made the top 10 shortlist of athletes continuing the race for the title.

20 January 2020

Sport Climbing Makes the International World Games Association List of Things to Watch in 2020

An Olympic year makes for an exciting year in sport and so, the International World Games Association (IWGA) has compiled a list of the 20 things not to be missed in 2020. With Sport Climbing set to make its Olympic debut this year,...

13 January 2020

IFSC Meets with IOC and Tokyo 2020 Team at the 135th IOC Session

On the occasion of the 135th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, IFSC President Marco Maria Scolaris and Head of Olympic Coordination Jérôme Meyer met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) members and officers, to discuss developments and ongoing...

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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.

IFSC President Visits Tokyo to Prepare for Upcoming Olympic Games

IFSC President Receives Italian National Olympic Committee Award

IFSC Celebrates Six Months Until First Olympic Appearance for Sport Climbing

IFSC President Attends Milan Climbing Expo

IFSC and Sport Climbing Community Show Support to the Chinese Community in Light of the Coronavirus Outbreak

IFSC Officials Appointed for the 2020 Olympic Games and Sport Climbing Season

Federazione Arrampicata Sportiva Italiana (FASI) President meets IFSC President in Turin, Italy

Media Accreditations Open for the 2020 Sport Climbing Season

IFSC Calendar 2020: Soaring to New Heights

Vertical Life Visits the IFSC Headquarters to Prepare New Results System

Janja Garnbret Makes Top 10 in Athlete of the Year Race

Sport Climbing Makes the International World Games Association List of Things to Watch in 2020

IFSC Meets with IOC and Tokyo 2020 Team at the 135th IOC Session

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

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