2016Year12Month18At 12:00 PM, the Kailas China Climbing Club League — "Jiantou 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 Sports Bureau of Urumqi; 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 Culture, 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., among other dignitaries. In addition, close to a thousand climbing enthusiasts were present to witness the competition, making for an incredibly vibrant scene, while nearly a hundred media outlets reported on-site, and Xinjiang Television provided live coverage of the entire event, enabling climbing and outdoor sports enthusiasts outside the venue to experience the thrilling action as it happened.
It is reported that12on the16th, the finals' breakout rounds took place, with a total of28teams from across the nation competing for6qualifying spots in an intensely competitive atmosphere.17and18saw the staging of the16Strongest Competition, elimination rounds, and speedPKclimbing over the course of two days. Among these, the16Strongest Competition adopted the IFSC bouldering preliminary round alternating climb format, the elimination rounds followed the IFSC speed climbing8Strongest round bracket format, and in the speedPKclimbing, four teams competed in a randomized draw format, vying fiercely for the topthree positions. In the bronze medal match, Guangzhou Chaolimit Climbing Team 2 faced off against Hong Kong Mountaineering and Climbing Association Team 1. Performer Pan Yufei from Guangzhou Chaolimit Climbing Team 2 exhibited outstanding performance, with his incredibly fast climbing speed drawing cheers from the audience; however, his team ultimately lost to their opponents with a score of1to2, securing fourth place. In the championship match, Beijing Jinshiweikai competed against Hong Kong Mountaineering and Climbing Association Team 2. The first two rounds saw each team win one match, resulting in a score of1to1. The third round escalated the intensity of the competition and further heightened the electric atmosphere. Athletes Ou Zhifeng and Qu Changfeng from both sides displayed nearly synchronized movements and speeds in the speedPKclimbing. Ultimately, Ou Zhifeng from Hong Kong Mountaineering and Climbing Association Team 2 secured victory by a critical1.41second advantage, earning championship honors for his team, while Beijing Jinshiweikai claimed second place.
According to reports, 2016China's Climbing Club League adopted a brand-new model of "National Qualifiers+Year-End Finals" this year, and introduced an innovative "Team Bouldering"
competition format during the finals, marking a bold and challenging innovation in the history of Chinese climbing competitions. Athletes participating in this league expressed that the new league 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 matches, allowing participants to gain more experience and continuously challenge themselves.
To enhance the value of participation and deepen the overall experience, the finals featured a "Enjoy Climbing" themed carnival,incorporating family-friendly climbing experiences, interactive climbing workshops, and other activities toCombining rock climbing sports with climbing culture, the event fully embodies the value of national fitness, creating an exclusive outdoor sports and entertainment feast for participants. In addition, the event has invitedKendal Mountain Festival, an international outdoor film festival, to showcase films on-site, allowing the audience to once again experience the charm of outdoor activities 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 together and invested substantial effort in preparatory work several months in advance, aiming to provide the best competition environment and service support for the athletes. 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 operates 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, which served as the venue for this event, provided professional competition facilities for the athletes and ensured the smooth running 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 and three floors, the center houses multiple activity zones, allowing spectators to fully appreciate the professionalism of the venue and the superiority of the environment while enjoying the exciting climbing competitions.
As a highly valuable national-level climbing competition,IPthe China Climbing Club League made its debut in Urumqi, Xinjiang, integrating the region’s abundant resources with an accompanying carnival that combines entertainment, art, and commercial exhibitions. This fully showcases the “fashionable, vibrant, and passionate” characteristics of climbing as a sport, bringing a grand sports event to the local community. At the same time, it highlights the cultural features and development direction of the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District), setting a new starting point for sports tourism and laying the foundation for establishing the host location as a unique, top-tier domestic, and internationally renowned sports tourism destination. It also serves as a striking calling card to promote Xinjiang, Urumqi, and the Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District), boosting the integrated development of branded events, sports, and leisure tourism.
