Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai | Info & live stream

The first of two competitions in the Olympic Qualifier Series will take place in Shanghai from May 16th to 19th. This is the last chance for a total of 160 athletes to qualify for the Olympics. We have put together the live stream and the most important information for you.

From May 16th to 19th, fights will take place as part of the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai 160 climbers fight for the last Olympic tickets. At the start, among others, Brooke Raboutou, Miho Nonaka, Mia Krampl, Adam Ondra, Mejdi Schalck, Adam Ondra and Alberto Ginés López.

Looking forward to the first part of the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai: Alexander Megos. Image: Lena Drapella/IFSC
Looking forward to the first part of the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai: Alexander Megos. Image: Lena Drapella/IFSC

The importance is of course great: without the OQS there will be no Olympics. These are important competitions now because you have to qualify now. 

Alex Megos

The DAV is sending a total of 10 athletes to the Olympic Qualifier Series, and national coach Ingo Filzwieser believes all of them have a good chance of qualifying for the Olympics. “We have good hopes that we will be able to present two or three of them in Paris.”

Alex Megos thinks he has a good chance of qualifying, even if the road has been a bit bumpy for him up to this point. “Nevertheless, I tried to prepare as best as I could and will give it my all.”

Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai program

Schedule (UTC+8:00)

  • Thursday, 16th May 2024
    10:30 a.m. Qualifications bouldering men and women
  • Friday, 17th May 2024
    10:00 a.m. Qualifications Lead Men and Women
    16:50 p.m. Qualifications Speed ​​Men
    17:40 p.m. qualification speed women
  • Saturday, 18th May 2024
    09:30 a.m. Semi-finals bouldering men and women
    13:30 p.m. Semifinals Lead Men and Women
    17:00 p.m. Finals Speed ​​Men and Women
  • Sunday 19. May 2024
    10:00 a.m. Finale Bouldering & Lead, Bouldering Men
    12:05 p.m. final bouldering & lead, lead men
    15:25 p.m. Finale Bouldering & Lead, Bouldering Women
    17:30 p.m. final bouldering & lead, lead women
Already has his Olympic ticket in his pocket: Sorato Anraku. Image: Lena Drapella / IFSC
Already has his Olympic ticket in his pocket: Sorato Anraku. Image: Lena Drapella / IFSC

Live stream Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai

The Olympic Qualifier Series competitions in Shanghai will be broadcast live on the Olympic Channel streamed on Olympics.com or on the official Olympic app.

We'll tell you how the format of the two-part Olympic Qualifier Series works in detail, how many points and Olympic tickets are awarded in this article for your convenience.

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Credits: Cover picture Lena Drapella / IFSC

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