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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
IFSC Festive Closure
Please be advised that the IFSC office will be closed during the festive period.
Registrations Open for the IFSC Plenary Assembly 2020
The IFSC and the Cyprus Mountaineering Climbing & Orienteering Federation (CMCOF) are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 15th IFSC Plenary Assembly, set to take place in Limassol, Cyprus, on March 13-14th 2020.
Sport Climbing Included in Dakar 2022
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Sport Climbing was officially approved for the Youth Olympic Games 2022 to be held in Dakar, Senegal by the International Olympic Committee. This time, the event will feature Bouldering and include a total of 24 athletes,...
IFSC Welcomes General Director
With the IFSC in the midst of a period of rapid growth and Sport Climbing making its debut Olympic appearance in less than one year's time, the IFSC is delighted to welcome Piero Rebaudengo on board as General Director.
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...
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.
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