Korea Dominates with 18 Medals, India shines as the runner-up with Seven medals.

Conclusion of IFSC Asian Kids Championship 2025

Pimpri  : The IFSC Asian Kids Championship 2025, jointly organized by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), Maharashtra Sport Climbing Association (MSCA), and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation(IMF), concluded today with great enthusiasm and festive mood. Indian Sport Climbers made the nation proud by winning a total of seven medals with three gold, three silver and one bronze, while South Korea established its dominance with a record 18 medals.
More than 160 young athletes from 13 Asian countries participated in the competition. The boys and girls in the U-13 and U-15 categories gave brilliant performances across the three disciplines — Lead, Boulder, and Speed — winning the hearts and wowing the audience. South Korea continued its dominance in Lead and Boulder events, securing a total of 7 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Indian climbers established supremacy in the Speed category, sweeping all the medals in the U-13 boys’ category while claiming Gold and Silver in U-13 girls’ category. Japan also performed exceptionally well in Boulder and Lead events. Players from Maharashtra and Jharkhand made special contributions, showcasing the strength of Indian youth’s sport climbing talent.

During the closing ceremony, Surendra Shelke, President of the Maharashtra Sport Climbing Association, said:

“The climbing complex established in Pimpri Chinchwad is one of the most advanced training center in the country. We will produce international-level athletes from Maharashtra. Winning seven medals in this championship, including one by Pune’s very own Dhruvi, is a moment of great pride for us.”

Shrikrishna Kaduskar, Chief of the IFSC Asian Judges Commission , said:

“It is a matter of great satisfaction that we successfully organized the Asian Championship. This event will prove to be a significant milestone towards Mission Olympic 2036. Over the past two decades, we have nurtured a climbing culture in Maharashtra. From the success at Annasaheb Magar Stadium in 2000 (Chinchwad) and Raje Shivaji Climbing Wall (Shivajinagar) in 2010, the journey to this world-class sport climbing complex at Yoga Park Pimple Saudagar has been challenging. The fact that foreign players and coaches expressed confidence that this new facility at Pimple Saudagar is state of the art, and suitable for hosting world cup competitions is a matter of great pride and will provide impetus for Maharashtra’s sport climbing culture towards our Mission Olympics.”