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Feb 24, 2010 – Sport Climbing Closer to Becoming an Olympic Event

Last week during an all-party meeting in Vancouver, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ratified and recognised the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC).

Feb 24, 2010 – Sport Climbing Closer to Becoming an Olympic Event

Last week during an all-party meeting in Vancouver, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ratified and recognised the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC). This is a critical step for any sport bidding to become an Olympic event. The President of the IFSC Marco Scolaris explains the significance of the IOC’s recognition in this interview.

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