2016Year12Month18At 12:00 PM, the KAILAS China Climbing Club League — "Jiàntóu Cup"2015-2016Annual Finals were held with great fanfare at the Cultural and Sports Center in the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District), Xinjiang. Attending the award ceremony were Mr. Luo Shen, Director of the Climbing and Ice Climbing Department of the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China; Mr. Zhao Lei, Deputy Director of the Climbing and Ice Climbing Department of the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Head Coach of the National Climbing Team; Mr. Yang Xinli, Deputy Director of the Sports Bureau of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Mr. Liu Xianyong, Deputy Minister of the Publicity Department of the Urumqi Municipal Committee; Mr. Liu Yiyong, Director of the Urumqi Sports Bureau; Ms. Lu Yanhong, Deputy Director and Deputy District Chief of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District); Mr. Gu Liqun, Director of the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District); Mr. Li Yuan, Deputy General Manager and Board Secretary of Xinjiang Weitai Development Zone Construction (Group) Co., Ltd., and other distinguished guests. Also present were nearly a thousand climbing enthusiasts who came to watch the competition, making for an extraordinarily vibrant scene. Nearly a hundred media outlets were on site to report, and Xinjiang Television provided full live coverage of the event, enabling climbing and outdoor sports enthusiasts outside the venue to experience the exciting matches in real time.
It is reported that12on the16th of the month, the finals' breakout rounds took place, with a total of28teams from across the nation competing for6qualifying spots, making for an intensely competitive contest.17and18were the days when the16-team round, knockout rounds, and speedPKcompetitions were held over two days. Among them, the16-team round adopted the IFSC bouldering preliminary round rotation climbing format, the knockout rounds used the IFSC speed climbing8-team round bracket format, and in the speedPKcompetition, four teams competed in a randomized draw format, fiercely battling for the topthree positions. In the bronze medal match, Guangzhou Chaoxianjie Climbing Team II faced off against Hong Kong China Mountaineering and Climbing Association Team I. Player Pan Yufei from Guangzhou Chaoxianjie Climbing Team II delivered an outstanding performance, with his astonishing climbing speed earning cheers from the audience. However, his team ultimately lost to their opponents by a score of1to2, securing fourth place. In the championship match, Beijing Jinshi Weikai competed against Hong Kong China Mountaineering and Climbing Association Team II. After the first two rounds, both sides had won one match each, resulting in a score of1to1. The third round intensified the competition and further heightened the electric atmosphere. Athletes Ou Zhifeng from one side and Qu Changfeng from the other displayed nearly synchronized movements and speed during the speedPKround. In the end, Ou Zhifeng from Hong Kong China Mountaineering and Climbing Association Team II secured victory with a critical1.41-second advantage, bringing championship honors to his team, while Beijing Jinshi Weikai earned the runner-up position.
According to reports, the 2016China Climbing Club League adopted a brand-new model of “National Qualifiers + Year-End Finals.” Moreover, the finals introduced a new competition format — the “Team Bouldering Competition”
— marking a bold and innovative development in the history of Chinese climbing competitions. Athletes participating in this league expressed that the new format not only attracts more people who love climbing but also provides more individuals with opportunities to compete, exchange, and improve themselves. Some athletes also noted that the new format has elevated the competitive level and intensity of the event, allowing participants to gain more experience and continually challenge themselves.+The "Year-End Finals" was launched in a brand-new format, which even introduced a "Team Bouldering Competition"
as an entirely new event format—an innovative and challenging move in the history of competitive climbing in China. Athletes participating in this edition noted that the new league format not only attracts more people who love climbing but also provides more opportunities for participation, exchange, and personal improvement. Some athletes also mentioned that the new format has elevated the competitive level and intensity of the events, allowing participants to gain more experience during the competitions while continuously challenging themselves.
To enhance the value of participation and deepen the overall experience, the finals featured a “Climbing Fun” themed carnival,incorporating activities such as parent-child climbing experiences and interactive climbing lectures, makingCombining rock climbing activities with climbing culture, it fully embodies the value of national fitness, creating an exclusive outdoor sports and entertainment feast for participants. In addition, the event has invitedKendal International Outdoor Film Festival to showcase films on-site, allowing the audience to once again experience the charm of outdoor sports such as mountaineering and rock climbing through the screenings.
It is reported that in order to successfully host the finals of the China Climbing Club League, multiple organizations have worked closely together, investing substantial effort in preparatory work several months in advance to provide the league’s participants with the most superior competition environment and service support. Among them, Xinjiang Weitai Development and Construction (Group) Co., Ltd. has provided strong support for the smooth execution of the event and was awarded the honorary bronze plaque of “Event Partner.” Xinjiang Weitai Development and Construction (Group) Co., Ltd. is the first state-owned holding company listed on the NEEQ in Xinjiang with a focus on comprehensive regional development. It possesses an integrated industrial model of investment, construction, and operation, and is a modern enterprise group with international competitiveness. Additionally, the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District) Cultural and Sports Center, as the venue for this event, provided professional competition facilities for the athletes, ensuring the smooth progress of the event. The cultural and sports center was awarded the bronze plaque of “Venue for the Finals of the China Climbing Club League” by the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China. According to reports, the cultural and sports center features a novel and unique design and is a landmark building in Urumqi, with a total construction area of approximately48711.5square meters. It has three floors and houses multiple activity areas, allowing spectators to fully appreciate the professionalism of the venue and the superiority of its environment while enjoying the exciting climbing competitions.
As a highly valuable national-level climbing competition,IPthe China Climbing Club League makes its first appearance in Urumqi, Xinjiang. By leveraging the abundant resources of the host location and integrating entertainment, art, and commercial exhibitions into a supporting carnival, it fully showcases the “fashionable, vibrant, and passionate” characteristics of climbing as a sport. It brings a grand sports event to the local community while also highlighting the cultural features and development direction of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District). This establishes a new starting point for sports tourism, laying the foundation for developing the host location into a distinctive, top-tier domestic, and internationally renowned sports tourism destination. It also promotes a vibrant image of Xinjiang, Urumqi, and the Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District), boosting the integrated development of branded events, sports, and leisure tourism.