Keyword: Japan

Will new World Cup quota system dampen Japan's dominance?

The new IFSC World Cup Series will start in April 2025 with the World Cup in Keqiao. A new series is already causing a lot of discussion in this context...
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Shawn Raboutou climbs one of the hardest boulders in Japan: United (8C+)

The American bouldering pro Shawn Raboutou is the first climber ever to repeat the 8C+ Boulder United on Mount Mizugaki in Japan. The sit-start version of the...

Intimate portrait of Japanese Olympian Miho Nonaka

A look behind the scenes: Join Japanese climbing icon Miho Nonaka on her intensive preparations for the 2024 Olympics.

Old master Dai Koyamada releases the hardest project of his life: Yugen (8C/8C+)

8C/8C+ Boulder at the age of 47: The Japanese climbing legend Dai Koyamada opens a new mega line with Yugen.

Tomoa Narasaki flashes 8C+ Boulder and downgrades to 8B+

Tomoa Narasaki flashes Gakido and downgrades the 8C+ boulder to 8B+. Shortly afterwards he made the first ascent of Ashurado (8C).

Flo Wientjes: “By climbing Floatin I fulfilled a big dream”

In Japan, bouldering specialist Flo Wientjes manages to climb one of the most difficult lines in the country: Floatin (8C+).

Why are Japanese climbers so strong?

Japan has been one of the strongest climbing nations in the world in international competitions for years. Why is it like that?

Schalck wins gold, Van Duysen secures Belgium's first World Cup medal

At the IFSC Bouldering World Cup in Hachioji, the men's podium is firmly in Franco-Belgian hands. Mejdi Schalck secures the second World Cup gold of his career, teammate Paul Jenft wins bronze. Between the two ended up Hannes Van Duysen, who gave Belgium its first World Cup podium with his silver medal.

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