9th National Sport Climbing Championship Concludes in Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan | 6–8 January 2026
Pakistan's top sport climbers gathered in Islamabad for the 9th National Sport Climbing Championship, the country's premier national competition, organized by the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP). Over three days, athletes from across the country competed in the official disciplines of sport climbing, with Speed Climbing taking center stage as climbers raced for national titles and podium finishes.
The championship welcomed competitors representing Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Islamabad, and departmental teams including SNGPL, showcasing the continued growth of competitive climbing across Pakistan.
Beyond determining national champions, the event played a vital role in identifying emerging talent, strengthening the national climbing community, and preparing athletes for future international competitions. Throughout the championship, climbers displayed remarkable speed, athleticism, technical ability, and sportsmanship, reflecting the steady progress of sport climbing in Pakistan.
Several athletes delivered standout performances during the championship:
The championship concluded with an awards ceremony attended by senior officials from the Alpine Club of Pakistan and the Inter-Provincial Coordination Division, where the country's top climbers were recognized for their achievements. The event reaffirmed the commitment of Pakistan's climbing community to developing sport climbing, supporting talented athletes, and strengthening the nation's presence on the international stage.
As participation and performance continue to improve each year, the 9th National Sport Climbing Championship highlighted the promising future of competitive climbing in Pakistan and the growing depth of talent across the country.
For Full Competition Results: https://www.climbpakistan.com/competitions/nationals-2025
For All-Time National Sport Climbing Championship Results: https://www.climbpakistan.com/results
Key Stats:
* Mir Abu Zar Faiz secured his fourth consecutive Senior National Speed Climbing medal, continuing his dominance as one of Pakistan's leading speed climbers.
* Amani Jannat remained undefeated in the Women's Speed Climbing category, successfully extending her remarkable streak as National Champion since 2019.
* Huzaifa Imran celebrated a major career milestone by winning his first-ever Senior National Sport Climbing Championship medal, earning bronze in the Speed Climbing event.
