Sport Climbing was one of eight sports that addressed the Tokyo's 2020 Additional Events ProgramPanel in Tokyo on August 7th and 8th.
The Sport Climbing Delegation was composed of 7members from the JMA (Japanese MountaineeringAssociation) and the IFSC (International Federation ofSport Climbing). The Delegation made a 15-minutepresentation followed by a 30-minute question andanswer session, with a further 50-minute Q+A sessionplanned on the following day.
An international delegation
- JMA Delegation was composed of:
Mr. Marco Maria Scolaris (ITA)- IFSC President
Mrs. Debra Gawrych (USA)- IFSC Secretary General
Ms. Akiyo Noguchi (JPN)- IFSC Athletes' Commission
Mr. Ogata Yoshio (JPN)- JMA Vice President
Mr. Yuji Hirayama (JPN)- JMA Sport Climbing Committee
Mr. Kobinata Toru (JPN)- IFSC Asian Council VicePresident
Mr. Jerome Meyer (FRA)- IFSC Sport Manager
Sport Climbing as avaluable addition to theOlympic Games
"We were very honored to present our sport.The vision ofsport climbing is higher, faster and stronger with a fresh
youth-oriented approach. Climbing brings a new verticaldimension to the Olympic Games and is the only basic
human movement not yet included. Venues areimpressive and provide a powerful show", IFSC President,Marco Maria Scolaris, said. "We highly appreciated the hospitality andprofessionalism of the Tokyo 2020 OrganizingCommittee", IFSC Sport Manager, Jerome Meyer,emphasized.
"Sport Climbing has many assets. Rules aresimple; get to the top! Venues are low cost and flexible;costing approximately $250,000 and can be indoors,outdoors, or share space. In 2013 we counted 25 millionclimbers; in 2015 new estimates are 35 million. 50% of ourclimbers are under 25 years of age, thanks to the latesttrend of urban/action sports".
What's next?
In September, the decision on the events(s) will beproposed to the IOC by the Tokyo 2020 OrganizingCommittee. Then at the 129th IOC Session in August of2016, the final decision will be made.
For more information, please contact:
Pierre-Emmanuel DANGER
Press Officer, systemd
Mobile: +33 672230735
Email: press@ifsc-climbing.org
Anne FUYNEL
Director of Marketing & Communications, IFSC
Mobile: +33 640469961
Email: anne.fuynel@ifsc-climbing.org
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