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Für den Klettersport in der Schweiz – Unterstütze uns jetzt

Aus sportlicher Sicht war die Kletter-WM ein Erfolg. Finanziell schliessen wir die Veranstaltung leider mit einem grossen Defizit ab. Wir sind aktuell dabei, das Defizit bestmöglich zu reduzieren. Auch du kannst uns mit deiner Spende helfen. Mehr.

Spectators in PostFinance Arena

Unforgettable Bern 2023 experience thanks to “overwhelming atmosphere”

Nach 12 Tagen voller Spannung und Kletter-Action ist die WM Sportklettern 2023 am 12. August in der Bundesstadt erfolgreich zu Ende gegangen. Neben den sportlichen Höhepunkten und der Vergabe der ersten Plätze für die Olympischen Spiele 2024 in Paris war es vor allem die beeindruckende Atmosphäre in der PostFinance-Arena, die im Gedächtnis bleibt. Mehr.

Garnbret Defends Title and Earns Paris 2024 Spot Alongside Pilz and Mori

Yesterday at the Boulder & Lead Finals in Bern, Olympic champion Janja Garnbret of Slovenia showcased her brilliance by securing her place in the Paris 2024 Olympics and clinching another world title. Mehr.

Paris 2024 Climbing Spots Sealed for Speed Finalists

A select group of climbers ensured their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Among them, Italy's Matteo Zurloni and Indonesia’s Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi didn't just secure their Olympic berths; they also took home the world titles in their respective categories. Mehr.

Olympic Dreams on the Horizon

Thrilling Competition Sets the Stage for Climbing World Championships Finals. Mehr.

STREAMING OPTIONS ANNOUNCED FOR WEEK 2

Find out where to stream the IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023, now entering its second week of competition from 09.08. until 12.08. with the Boulder & Lead Finals offering athletes a chance to win a ticket for the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris. Mehr.

Record-Breaking Paraclimbing Qualifiers in Bern

A historic first, the Paraclimbing Qualifiers took the center stage at the IFSC Climbing and Paraclimbing World Championships 2023 in Bern. Mehr.

SCHUBERT AND MORI CLAIM GOLD IN BERN

Day six of the IFSC Climbing World Championships in Bern, Switzerland, was packed with excitement as the semi-finals determined the climbers to battle for the Lead medals. Mehr.

SPECTACULAR VICTORY FOR JANJA GARNBRET

As the dust settled on the fifth day of the IFSC Climbing World Championships, the focus of reflection lay on the exciting Women's Boulder final that took place yesterday. Mehr.

MAWEM SECURES MEN’S BOULDER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

The IFSC Climbing World Championships in Bern took an exciting turn as French climber Mickael Mawem clinched the Boulder World Championship title, making history as the first French man to achieve this feat. Mehr.

Streaming Options Announced

Find out where to stream the IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023. Mehr.

Janja Garnbret

Lead climbers shine as women progress in Bern World Championships

After a thrilling Men's Boulder qualification, the female Lead athletes were in the spotlight on day 2 at the IFSC Climbing & Paraclimbing World Championships 2023. Mehr.

Bern celebrates grand opening of World Championships

The Opening Ceremony of the IFSC Climbing and Paraclimbing World Championships Bern 2023 highlighted the spirit of inclusion and the unique community that makes the world of climbing so special. The stage is now set, and as the world watches Bern, it is time to say: Ready, Set, Climb! Mehr.

Boulder Men

Men’s Boulder qualification kicks off Bern 2023

A thrilling start sets the stage for 12 days of intense competition, featuring the best athletes in Boulder, Lead, Speed, and Paraclimbing. “Qualification was amazing, the crowd was just going wild. I’m just so happy, I have goosebumps everywhere,” said home favourite Julien Clémence after the first day of competition. Mehr.

WM Sportklettern 2023

One week to go until the start of the World Championships 2023

The IFSC Climbing World Championships take place every two years and are the highlight of the competition season – therefore, it is no wonder that climbing fans around the world are eagerly waiting for this mega event to begin. In exactly one week, the World Championships 2023 will start in Bern and we will provide you with everything you need to know about the event. Mehr.

Zuschauer:innen

The Opening Ceremony on 1 August – A ceremony like no other

On 1 August, the Swiss bank holiday, the IFSC Climbing & Paraclimbing World Championships Bern 2023 will begin with the Men’s Boulder Qualification. This will be followed by the official Opening Ceremony on the Federal Square in Bern. Mehr.

Sascha Lehmann

From climbing child to top athlete – unlimited passion

"When I'm climbing, I'm fully immersed, I forget everything else around me and I'm in this flow state, just living this one intense moment." Sascha Lehmann, who won the IFSC Climbing World Cup in Innsbruck two weeks ago, talks about the fascination that is climbing as well as his ambitions with his sponsor Cornèrcard. Mehr.

Andrea Kümin

Lived partnership

Top-class sport, sustainability and the environment are close to Cornèrcard's heart! That is why the support of the IFSC Climbing World Championships 2023, the SAC and the Cornèrcard testimonials Andrea Kümin and Sascha Lehmann is a matter of honour. Mehr.

Logo-Boulderblock

Bern 2023 promo tour in Switzerland

In June and July, the IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 will organise further pre-events across Switzerland. The promotional tour covers selected shopping centres as well as the open-air swimming pools of Bern. Mehr.

European World Cups around the corner

After four World Cups in Asia and North America, six more stops in Europe are on the programme as of June. The organisers of the IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 will also be on site at the European World Cups to promote the highlight of the competition season. Mehr.

Paraclimbing World Cup

Paraclimbing World Cup season begins

Before the Paraclimbing World Championships in August, the athletes have the opportunity to prove themselves over the course of three World Cups. The paraclimbing teams start their international competition season today with the World Cup in Salt Lake City (USA). Mehr.

Startnummer Rocky

The name of the World Championship mascot is … Rocky!

After 10 days, the BEA fair came to an end yesterday. The BEActive Zone “Climbing” was a complete success and, also, the mascot was officially named. Mehr.

100 days to go until World Championships 2023

In exactly 100 days, the international climbing elite will gather in the Switzerland's capital Bern to crown their new world champions. While climbing fans worldwide eagerly wait for the top sporting event to begin, the preparations are well underway. Mehr.

BEA

One week to go until the BEA fair

It’s exactly one week to go until Bern’s biggest social event opens: the BEA. The IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 will also be on site in the BEActive Zone “Climbing”. Mehr.

Natalia Grossman (USA)

World Cup season about to start

Before the IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023, 10 IFSC Climbing World Cups and three IFSC Paraclimbing World Cups will show which athletes we should keep in mind for August. Mehr.

Podium World Cup Meiringen

WADA Play True Day 2023 – #OnePlayTrueTeam

Today, the anti-doping community celebrates the WADA Play True Day to raise awareness of the importance of preventing doping. Mehr.

Young woman bouldering in the Swiss alps

Sustainability – A key topic, not only at the BEA fair

At the BEA fair in Bern, the topic “sustainability” will be put in the focus. The Swiss Alpine Club SAC and our partners are helping to shed more light on the matter with activities around the stand of the IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023. Mehr.

April 6

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Today, on 6 April, we recognise the positive role that sport plays in people’s lives worldwide as it is a powerful tool to not only foster respect and solidarity but also to promote sustainable development and peace. Mehr.

Mascot

Name the World Championship mascot

The mascot of the IFSC Climbing and Paraclimbing World Championships 2023 in Bern is … a chamois! For now, it is still missing a name but until 7 May 2023 you have the chance to name it and win great prizes while doing so. Mehr.

Julien Clémence

Swiss Championships: Bärtschi and Clémence defend Boulder titles

After a month full of bouldering action, Natalie Bärtschi and Julien Clémence successfully defended their titles at the Swiss Championships after thrilling finals. Mehr.

Behind the scenes

New image video of the Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 released

With the release of their new image video just four months before the start of the competition, the Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 are entering the hot phase of promotion – the climbing fever is now supposed to catch on so that thousands of fans will witness the spectacular event this summer. Mehr.

International Women's Day

International Women’s Day 2023 – #EmbraceEquity

A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive and where difference is valued and celebrated. This is the world we want to forge. #EmbraceEquity on International Women’s Day. Mehr.

Boulder

Spreading climbing fever as 2023 season starts in Switzerland

The Swiss climbing elite starts the new season this weekend and the IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 is always present. Attention will be drawn to the top event in August – but we will also see which names we should keep in mind for the World Championships. Mehr.

Eiger Nordwand

Clean air in World Championship venues thanks to actoVent

The Frischluftmanager by actoVent will be the Manager of Clean Air at the IFSC Climbing and Paraclimbing World Championships Bern 2023 and promises air that is of Eiger Nordwand quality in the World Championship venues. Mehr.

WM Volumen

Get ready for the #berntoclimb Climbing gyms challenge

Get into World Championship mode by climbing our unique volumes and win amazing prizes in the process! The #berntoclimb Climbing gyms challenge takes place from 1 March to 30 April 2023 in more than 50 climbing gyms throughout Switzerland. Mehr.

Sascha Lehmann during Media Coaching

“Ready for winner interviews” after media coaching

The home World Championships in Bern bring new challenges and opportunities for the Swiss athletes and coaches in terms of media. The association “WM Sportklettern 2023” thus offered a media coaching for the Swiss Climbing and Paraclimbing national teams for them to get a feeling what it means to have the World Championships in their own country and to prepare them for what will come. Mehr.

Sina Goetz

Ice climbing fascinates crowds in Saas-Fee

As host of the SAC Swiss Ice Climbing Cup and the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Saas-Fee was “the place to be” for all climbing fans in January – and at the same time the first stop of the year for the “WM Sportklettern 2023” to promote the IFSC Climbing and Paraclimbing World Championships in August. Mehr.

Martin Rhyner im Interview

“Behind the scenes” with Bern Welcome

Bern Welcome sat down with Martin Rhyner, COO of the IFSC Climbing World Championships 2023, who gives fascinating insights into the organisation of this major sport event. Mehr.

Volunteers

Werde Long-Time-Volunteer!

Das Team der WM Sportklettern 2023 ist auf der Suche nach Long-Time-Volunteers. Bewirb dich noch heute und werde Teil des Events! Mehr.

Ticket sales has launched

Advance ticket sales has started via Ticketcorner.ch. In collaboration with the SBB, all tickets include free arrival and departure within the entire Swiss public transport network. Mehr.

New partner: SWICA

The IFSC Climbing and Paraclimbing World Championships Bern 2023 are proud to present another distinguished partner: SWICA Mehr.

Stay up to date

From now on we will keep you up to date with a regular newsletter. Mehr.

One year to go until the IFSC Climbing World Championships 2023

In one year's time, Bern will become the Mecca of the sport climbing world: the World Championships in climbing and paraclimbing will take place in front of a spectacular backdrop in the PostFinance Arena. Mehr.