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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Vertical-Life Launches the International Climbers’ Survey 2019
In collaboration with the IFSC, Vertical-Life has launched the International Climbers’ Survey 2019, which all climbers – from seasoned big wall experts to indoor beginners – are invited to complete.
IFSC Event Organisers Prepare for the 2020 Sport Climbing Season
The annual IFSC Event Organiser (EO) meeting took place on 18-19th November in Turin, Italy, providing an opportunity for National Federations (NFs) set to host international IFSC events in 2020 to meet with the IFSC Sport Department. A series of...
IFSC Attends IOC Communications Workshop in Lausanne, Switzerland
The annual Communications Workshop of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) took place on 14-15th November in Lausanne, Switzerland. IFSC Marketing & Communications Director Anne Fuynel and Tamaris Higham, IFSC Communications Assistant, attended...
IFSC Technical Delegates and Sport Department Management Committee Meet Ahead of 2020 Season
IFSC Technical Delegates (TDs) and the Sport Department Management Committee (SDMC) joined members of the Sport Department at the IFSC headquarters in Turin, Italy, from 11-13th November, to prepare for the 2020 Sport Climbing season. Vice-President...
Sport Climbing Homologation Test for Tokyo 2020 Takes Place in Tokyo, Japan
With less than 300 days remaining until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, a homologation test for Sport Climbing took place this week (5-7th November) in Tokyo, Japan.
IFSC Works to Develop Peace & Sport Collaboration
Honorary Member of the IFSC and Peace & Sport Forum Paola Gigliotti and Nouria Merah-Benida, Peace & Sport Champion for Peace and Olympic gold medallist (Sydney 2000, 1500 metres), travelled to Rome and Perugia, Italy, thanks to the IFSC’s...
IFSC Continental Councils Meet to Discuss Strategy
IFSC Continental Councils came together last week, on 22nd and 24th October, to review their roles, prepare for the 2020 season, and discuss the IFSC Strategic Plan. Led by IFSC Secretary General Debbie Gawrych, Presidents of the Asian, European, Oceanian...
IFSC Meets with Tokyo 2020 Team in Japan
The first of a three-day meeting between the IFSC and the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (TOCOG) took place today in Tokyo, Japan. In the final countdown to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, IFSC President Marco Maria Scolaris,...
IFSC Welcomes Bookkeeper to the Team
The IFSC is pleased to welcome Simona De Mari to the team as Bookkeeper. Reporting to IFSC Administration Director Francesca Jengo, Simona will be responsible for supporting the Administration Department with daily bookkeeping tasks and making travel...
Lead World Cup Crowns New Season Champions
The fast-paced IFSC Lead World Cup 2019 season completed half of the planned events in under one month before taking a break, leaving fans hanging to see how the season would end and who would find a spot on the final podium. The last three events...
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