Current location:world >>
Sport climbing season kicks off in China
world3People have gathered around
IntroductionThe 2024 sport climbing World Cup season commenced with thrilling boulder qualification rounds at th ...
The 2024 sport climbing World Cup season commenced with thrilling boulder qualification rounds at the Shaoxing Keqiao Yangshan Climbing Center on Monday.
Li Yantan competes in the women's boulder and lead at China's inaugural Student (Youth) Games in Mashan County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)
Having hosted events for the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, the climbing center welcomed over 130 athletes from 33 teams around the globe.
In the women's category, Slovenia's Janja Garnbret set the bar high by flawlessly solving all five boulder problems in Group A and progressing into the semifinal.
After the match, the Olympic champion expressed her excitement to be back on the wall.
"At the first competition every year I'm always a little bit nervous, because you don't know if you have been training enough over the winter, and you don't know how the other girls have been trained," said Garnbret. "But today I felt super good. It was not the easiest qualification round compared to Cups, but I managed to flash all routes today."
The 25-year-old also revealed that Keqiao would be one of her only three World Cup choices this year, as the title favorite is preparing for her second Olympic appearance in Paris.
"Me and my coach, Roman, have chosen a few competitions to do this year. You need to get into the competition mood but you also need to rest and train in between," said Garnbret, adding that she did something similar ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and it worked out well then.
Joining Garnbret at the top of Group B were Japan's Miho Nonaka and Australia's Oceania Mackenzie, both of whom demonstrated impressive performances with flawless boulder solutions.
Although Group A presented tougher challenges, climbers like Kyra Condie of the United States and Austria's Jessica Pilz managed to secure spots in the semifinal.
Pilz emphasized the importance of the competition as an opportunity to gear up for the Paris Olympics.
"My big event is in a few months, I have a different timeline to be in shape compared to some of other athletes, so I'm not too nervous actually," she commented.
Home favorite, Luo Zhilu, also showcased her prowess by conquering all five problems in Group B. The 18-year-old will have to strive for an Olympic berth at the Olympic Qualifier Series in May and June. She saw the season opener as a test for her training during the winter.
"Today is just like a training class for me. I have demonstrated what I trained at home and in Japan last winter, so I'm happy with my performance today and look forward to seeing what the route-setters will bring to us tomorrow," said Luo.
Men's qualification was postponed due to unexpected rain.
The women's and men's champions will be determined on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Stellar Series news portal”。http://maldives.cezaryphotography.com/html-62f399846.html
Related articles
Diplo showcases his buff body as he ditches his shirt during special Run Club workout at Barry's
worldDiplo gave his fans a thrill when he turned up for the Barry’s Workout Class for his Run Club on Fri ...
【world】
Read moreIsraeli tanks have rolled into Rafah. What does this mean for the Palestinians sheltering there?
worldJERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli tanks that entered the periphery of Rafah early Tuesday stoked global f ...
【world】
Read moreChina to expedite building modern eco
worldA staff member checks the operation of an automatic water testing system at Anhui CAS Intelligent En ...
【world】
Read more
Popular articles
- Two Lebanese shepherds killed amid ongoing escalation along Lebanon
- Biden revives effort to lower costs of caregiving for families
- South China to experience above average rainfall in May 2024
- Dua Lipa slips into a tiny ab
- British stag do tourists enjoy seven
- Chinese satellite detects over 100 solar white
Latest articles
US dampens criticism of El Salvador's president as migration overtakes democracy concerns
World's largest deinonychosaur tracks discovered in Fujian
Jessica Biel goes braless beneath plunging pink feather
Chris Hemsworth makes his 2024 Met Gala debut in a three
Another Michigan dairy worker has bird flu, the third US case this year
Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they're now named Scouting America
LINKS
- A former Russian tycoon who once led separatist region launches a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail
- Thai leaders ready to increase humanitarian aid in Myanmar — Radio Free Asia
- Mariah Carey turns heads in a dramatic gold floor
- Croatia's top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign
- BP defeated thousands of suits by sick Gulf spill cleanup workers. But not one by a boat captain
- Bitcoin halving: Everything you need to know
- UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
- Man United player Garnacho apologizes for liking critical posts about Ten Hag
- Taylor Swift 'calls out Kadarius Toney' on The Tortured Poets Department song about Travis Kelce
- Amanda Holden reveals a huge secret about THAT nude appearance on her Heart FM breakfast show