Asia Climbing Championship is now underway, bringing together some of the world’s best climbers for an intense multi-day competition. The event runs from April 8 to April 12 and features top athletes competing across speed, boulder, and lead disciplines.
Fans can follow the Asia Climbing Championship live through the official World Climbing Asia YouTube channel, where semi-finals and finals are being streamed.
Asia Climbing Championship features top global athletes
The Asia Climbing Championship has attracted more than 200 athletes, including Olympic medalists and world champions. This strong lineup ensures fierce competition across all categories.
In speed climbing, Indonesia’s Olympic gold medalist Leonardo Veddriq is among the top contenders. He is joined by former world champion Desak Dewi in the women’s category.
China also brings a powerful team. Athletes like Long Jianguo and Deng Lijuan are expected to deliver strong performances, while Pan Yufei adds depth to the boulder and lead events.
Climbing Championship highlights strong Asian teams
Japan and South Korea are also fielding highly competitive squads. Japanese climbers such as Sorato Anraku, Tomoa Narasaki, and Satone Yoshida are aiming for podium finishes.
On the women’s side, Miho Nonaka and Mao Nakamura will compete against South Korea’s Seo Chaehyun and Jain Kim. Meanwhile, Jimin Jeong is set to compete in speed climbing.
Kazakhstan adds further depth with Olympians Rishat Khaibullin and Amir Maimuratov. Thailand’s Auswin Aueareechit is another athlete to watch after recent success in youth competitions.
Asia Climbing Championship streaming schedule
Fans can watch the Championship live through scheduled broadcasts covering key events:
April 9
Boulder semi-finals
Speed finals
April 10
Women’s boulder final
Men’s boulder final
April 11
Speed finals
April 12
Lead semi-finals
Lead finals
All events are streamed on the World Climbing Asia YouTube channel, making it easy for fans worldwide to stay connected.
Asia Climbing Championship competition format
The championship includes three core disciplines:
Speed climbing focuses on timed races up a fixed route.
Bouldering challenges climbers with short, powerful problems.
Lead climbing tests endurance on longer, more complex routes.
Each discipline requires a different skill set, making the Climbing Championship a complete test of climbing ability.
Why Asia Climbing Championship matters
The Climbing Championship is one of the most important regional events in sport climbing. It brings together elite athletes and rising stars, offering a platform for both experience and emerging talent.
With Olympic-level competitors and national teams competing fiercely, the event continues to grow in importance within the global climbing scene.
As the competition unfolds, fans can expect thrilling performances and closely contested battles for podium positions across all disciplines.
