Keyword: IFSC

For the first time in the history of the sport, amateur boulderers worldwide can compete against each other in real time. The new "TITAN World League" combines standardized walls and bouldering problems with a digital ranking system.

The international governing body for competitive climbing is undergoing a major transformation: the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) is becoming World Climbing. After almost 19 years, the organization is abandoning its somewhat cumbersome acronym and presenting itself with a clear goal: to position sport climbing as a global brand and a modern movement.

The IFSC has released the 2026 season calendar for Lead, Boulder, Speed, and Paraclimbing. All World Cup dates and highlights at a glance.

Broken records, six German medals, and suspense until the very end: That was the World Championships in Seoul, South Korea. All the results at a glance.

It is the last major climbing event of the year: From September 20 to 28, the Paraclimbing & Climbing World Championships for all disciplines will take place in Seoul.

On Saturday evening, the 2025 World Cup season ended with a thrilling finale. At the Lead World Cup in Koper, Janja Garnbret and Sorato Anraku won the gold medal for the third time in a row.

At the last Lead World Cup in 2025 in Koper, local hero Janja Garnbret will be honored in front of a home crowd before the World Championships in Seoul conclude the international competition season at the end of September.

At the Youth World Championships in Helsinki, the world's young talent competed in lead, bouldering, and speed. Among them were some well-known names, but also some promising newcomers we're sure to hear from again.