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Raboutou wins first World Cup gold, Meul takes silver

At the first IFSC Bouldering World Cup of the season in Hachioji, Japan, the American Brooke Raboutou wins gold and thus the first World Cup medal of her career. Hannah Meul secures the silver medal and thus seamlessly follows on from her successes of the past competition season. Place goes to the Japanese Anon Matsufuji.

New climbing holds in Hachioji: Dangerous & unfair?

The international climbing association IFSC presented climbing holds in a video today that could be used for the first time in an official competition. But the handles are not well received by many. Why?

IFSC Bouldering World Cup Hachioji | Info & live stream

The start of the IFSC World Cup season 2023: From April 21st to 23rd, the first Bouldering World Cup of the season will take place in Hachioji, Japan. The strongest climbers in the world compete in the Esforta Arena. We have put together the most important information and the live stream for you.

Japanese clean up in Morioka: Four podium places occupied

The World Cup in Morioka was dominated by Japan. Half of all finalists in the competition were Japanese.

IFSC World Cup Boulder & Lead Morioka | program and live stream

The last IFSC World Cup of the season takes place in Japan from October 20th to 22nd. Here you will find information, program and live streams.

Floatin (8c +) - what a boulder | Video

At the beginning of the month, the Japanese Ryuichi Murai managed the first ascent of the 8c + Boulder Floatin (aka Launch Pad Project). The recently published video shows the crazy grip sequences of the boulder on Mount Mizugaki.

Ryuichi Murai in top form: first climbed 8c + Boulder Floatin

Two days ago, the young Japanese Ryuichi Murai made the first ascent of the Boulders Launch Pad on Mount Mizugaki. He suggests 8c + as a rating for the short and strong line.

Alexander Megos and Jan Hojer's first days in Tokyo

The climbing sport celebrates its Olympic premiere in Tokyo. Alexander Megos and Jan Hojer compete for the German team. That was how her first days in Japan went.

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