2016Year12Month1morning, the press conference for the KAILAS China Climbing Club League – "Jiantou Cup"2015-2016season finals, hosted by the Chinese Mountaineering Association, was grandly held at the Business Center of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone in Xinjiang. The competition time and location for the finals were officially revealed, with over40high-level climbing teams from across the country set to compete for the first-ever "China Climbing King" title, presenting a spectacular competitive climbing feast. Guests attending the press conference included Mr. Luo Shen, Director of the Climbing and Ice Climbing Department of the Chinese Mountaineering Association; Mr. Yang Xinli, Deputy Director of the Sports Bureau of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Mr. Liu Xianyong, Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department of the Urumqi Municipal Committee; Mr. Chen Gang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Director of the Management Committee, and District Chief of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District); Mr. Zhang Guozheng, General Manager of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone Construction Investment and Development Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Song Peng of Shizhi SportsCEOand others.
Rock Climbing Enters the Olympics
Can China’s "Wall Ballet" Amaze the World?
When it comes to rock climbing, people often think of vitality, challenge, perseverance, and courage—qualities that have made the sport especially popular among young people. With competitive climbing officially announced asan event in the Tokyo Olympics, the sport has entered its own Olympic era, poised to showcase its unique and outstanding character on the highest and broadest stage to be recognized and appreciated by the world.
Althoughrock climbing started relatively late in China, in recent years the concept of national fitness has gained increasing traction, with Chinese society moving toward a "big sports" and mass participation model. As a sport that combines competition, challenge, and performance—and often referred to as the "ballet on the wall"—rock climbing is winning over more and more Chinese enthusiasts, seeing a steady rise in public attention. At the same time, China’s mountainous terrain, abundant geographical resources, and the generally lightweight physiques of its people provide ideal conditions for the development of the sport.
With the Rio Olympics in Brazil having just concluded and the next Games still4years away, winning Olympic gold has become both a goal and a dream for the climbing community in China. In this interim period, how to promote and popularize climbing, as well as cultivate climbing talent, becomes a crucial issue—and a key factor in whether we can seize the current opportunity to join the world’s elite in the sport.
China Climbing League Leads a New Trend in Climbing
2015The China Climbing Club League successfully held its first event in Yanqing, Beijing. Since its launch, the league has quickly become one of the most closely watched events in China’s climbing scene due to its high standards and prestige. To give more climbers the opportunity to participate,2016the league adopted a more open format, innovating its competition system with a brand-new model of "National Open Qualifiers++ Year-End Finals." Through intense qualifiers at nearly50climbing gyms nationwide, it brings together target participants, and with broader coverage, stronger inclusiveness, and greater impact, it attracts the widest range of climbing enthusiasts. It offers them a chance to step into the public eye and earn opportunities and stages to realize their potential.
By focusing on clubs as both entry points and core drivers, the China Climbing Club League aims to unite originally scattered and niche climbing enthusiasts, providing them with a major platform to showcase themselves and exchange skills. Along the way, it continuously discovers and cultivates more outstanding climbing athletes, playing an effective role in elevating the overall level of domestic climbing and propelling the robust development of climbing in China.
Therefore, as the ultimate showdown at the end of the first season, the KAILAS China Climbing Club League – "Jiantou Cup"2015-2016season finals carries significant meaning. It is not only a high-level climbing competition but also a grand celebration of climbing for all.
Who Will Claim the First “China Climbing King”?
At the press conference, attending guests jointly unveiled the climbing wall for the KAILAS China Climbing Club League – "Jiantou Cup"2015-2016season finals, officially announcing that the finals will be held in12month16The event kicked off at the Cultural and Sports Center of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone in Xinjiang. The Cultural and Sports Center of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone is one of the landmark buildings in the Urumqi area, with a construction area of47770square meters, consisting of three floors and featuring multiple activity zones inside, providing an excellent competitive environment and venue facilities for the league participants. In recent years, rock climbing has been gaining popularity in Urumqi and has received considerable attention. Hosting the finals of the China Climbing League in the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone marks the first time a national-level climbing competition has taken place in Xinjiang. The high-standard services, venues, top-tier facilities, and climbing walls at the event site signify the development of outdoor sports in the region, as well as the beginning of sports tourism in Urumqi and even across Xinjiang, which will have a profound impact on the future industrial structure and economic development of the area.
It is reported that the competition will last for three days. Clubs that successfully passed the preliminary selection will compete in the breakout rounds leading up to the finals, and ultimately only the top16teams advancing to the finals will have the opportunity to compete for the title of“China’s Climbing King”.
“After the preliminary selection ended, our club started formulating training plans for the finals quite early. With less than15days to go, everyone is making final adjustments, hoping to put on a good performance in the finals,””said an athlete representative after the press conference.
It is understood that the KAILAS China Climbing Club League — “Jiantou Cup”2015-2016Annual Finals will continue its previous value-driven approach, aiming to engage more climbing enthusiasts, allow them to experience the joy of the sport, enhance the competition experience, and increase participation value. Therefore, the league will feature a “Enjoy Climbing” themed carnival, including family-friendly climbing experiences, interactive climbing lectures, and other activities, advocating for people to focus on health and sports, and encouraging active participation.
