It's only a matter of time for ice climbing to enter the Winter Olympics

Wang Yongfeng, the vice chairman of the China Mountaineering Association, believes that it is only sooner or later that it is known as the “ballet on the icefall” and that it has become an official event of the Winter Olympics because climbing is becoming more and more outdoor enthusiasts, especially young people. One of the favorite winter fashion sports.



Wang Yongfeng made this point in an interview with a Xinhua reporter during the 2018 National Ice Climbing Championship held in Beijing. The two-day competition, which was held in the Beijing Jinshui Lake Scenic Area, which is approximately 90 kilometers away from the urban area of ​​Beijing, has attracted many media and spectators to drive in for interviews and viewings. On a white ice waterfall, ice climbers from all over the country showed the charm of the sport.

Wang Yongfeng said that the ice-climbing movement has become increasingly popular around the world. Especially in Europe, America and Japan and South Korea are very popular, every winter games are very popular. Not only has it been a World Cup ice climbing competition, it has also become a performance program at the Winter Olympics and is very popular.

Ice climbing originates from mountaineering and is one of the components of adventure sports. The quintessence of this sport is not afraid of hardships and dangers, courage, and teamwork. Ice climbing has been influenced by traffic, equipment, and funds in the past and is very small. Now, with the breakthrough of technical conditions, the popularity of equipment, and the increase in the intensity of the dissemination, more and more participants are participating. In China, with the preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, economic development has brought about an increase in people’s spending and spending power. Many winter sports including ice climbing have received great attention and have ushered in a golden opportunity for development. .


Wang Yongfeng introduced that with the aid of equipment, climbing on an almost-vertical icefall, the extreme sports that were once considered professional athletes can be carried out, and it has now become a favorite winter sport for many Chinese outdoor sports enthusiasts. The development area also extends from the north to the south. Many regions throughout the country that are suitable for this sport are also actively developing ice climbing sports programs and integrating sports tourism.

With the development of artificial ice and other technologies, indoor ice climbing will also become a trend that will better meet the needs of ice climbing enthusiasts. Climbing ice as an official event of the Olympic Winter Games will greatly promote the development of this sport in the world.

Wang Yongfeng believes that the ice-climbing movement is an extreme challenge sport and has certain risks. It needs to increase professional training, especially safety training; it needs to increase the construction of ice-climbing sites to meet demand; it must also increase through high-level events. Promote, demonstrate the charm of its sports through competition, and promote development.

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