Narasaki Earns Second World Championship Title
The men’s IFSC Bouldering World Championships proved to be a real battle for the climbers that resulted in very few zones and even fewer tops.
Garnbret's Winning Streak Continues
Coming out of a difficult semi-final round, where only four of the twenty competitors managed to complete a route, the first finals round of this year’s World Championship was highly anticipated.
IFSC Climbing World Championships 2019 Qualifications to be Live-Streamed
As the IFSC World Championships get underway, the IFSC is pleased to announce that the qualification rounds for each event—Boulder, Lead, Speed and Combined—will be lived-streamed without commentary internationally.
IFSC Climbing World Championships 2019 to Achieve Highest Broadcasting Reach to Date
All eyes turn to Tokyo this weekend as the highly anticipated IFSC Climbing World Championships commence in Hachioji, Japan. As the first event in which Sport Climbing athletes will compete to qualify for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the IFSC Climbing...
Time to Climb
This week not only marks the start of the IFSC Climbing World Championships Hachioji 2019 but the first official Olympic qualifying event in the history of Sport Climbing. Over 253 athletes from 39 different countries are registered to compete in the...
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.
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...
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...
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.
#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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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