Olympic-format speed climbing championship held in The Nilgiris
A national-level Olympic-format speed climbing championship took place in The Nilgiris, organized by the Indian Mountaineering Federation and the Sport Climbing Association of Tamil Nadu. Athletes from various states participated, with competitions held across multiple age groups and gender categories. The event aims to promote competitive sport climbing in India, particularly among women and grassroots athletes.
- ▪The championship was held at the Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington, The Nilgiris.
- ▪Athletes Aniruddha Sing Beniwal and Mishka Chaudhary recorded the fastest times in their respective categories.
- ▪Nearly 30% of the participants were women, indicating a growing interest in the sport among young women.
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A national-level Olympic-format speed climbing championship was organised at the Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) in Wellington, The Nilgiris, on Saturday (May 23, 2026).In a press release, the Indian Mountaineering Federation, in association with the Sport Climbing Association of Tamil Nadu, said that the championship was the culmination of a five-day adventure training camp that started on May 18.“Athletes from various States, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi, participated in the championship.
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