The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) and the Italian Federation (FASI) have announced that the third IFSC Paraclimbing World Cup will take place in Arco, Italy on September 27 and 28. This event will mark the first competition to be held at the newly renovated national training center for Team Italy, which is expected to be completed by this summer. The venue will host athletes and teams year-round with indoor walls for Boulder, Lead, and Speed climbing.
The upcoming season promises to be an exciting conclusion to the 2024 Paraclimbing World Cup series, which includes competitions in Salt Lake City, USA on May 7 and 8, and Innsbruck, Austria on June 24 and 25. The IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships in Bern, Switzerland saw a record-breaking number of participants in 2023 with 202 athletes from 25 countries competing.
Overall, the Paraclimbing World Cup series continues to grow in popularity and participation, showcasing the talent and dedication of paraclimbers from around the world. With top athletes competing on state-of-the-art climbing walls at the Arco event, it promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season.