2026 Asia Championship Lead Climbing: Results

2026 Asia Championship Lead Climbing Results

On April 12th, the Meishan International Climbing Center hosted the lead climbing final at the 2026 Asia Championship, bringing an intense weekend of competition to a close. With over 200 athletes representing countries across Asia, the event highlighted the very best of the region’s climbing talent.

In the lead final, climbers faced off on towering, endurance heavy routes that demanded precise movement, strategic pacing, and unwavering focus. Here’s a look at who secured podium finishes at the 2026 Asia Championship lead climbing final.

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Men’s Lead Climbing Final

Japan delivered a commanding performance in the men’s lead final at the 2026 Asia Championship lead climbing competition by sweeping the podium. Leading the charge was Neo Suzuki, who secured gold with a score of 41+, edging out compatriot Sorato Anraku in a tightly contested battle. Anraku fell just shy of the 41st hold, finishing in second place and completing a dominant one, two finish for Japan.

Rounding out the podium was Shion Omata, who claimed bronze with a score of 39. Omata was tied with South Korea’s Dohyun Lee, with final rankings determined by semifinal results where Omata held the advantage.

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Women’s Lead Climbing Final

In the women’s event, Japan’s Ai Mori capped off an extraordinary weekend by claiming her second gold medal, adding the lead title to her earlier victory in bouldering. Mori delivered a standout performance, demonstrating exceptional endurance and composure as the only athlete to top the route in the final.

“I didn’t expect to win at all. I mainly train for lead, and I didn’t feel I had the level to deserve this title. I felt a bit sorry toward athletes who specialize in bouldering, that was why I couldn’t hold back my tears.” – Ai Mori, Xinhua News

South Korea’s Chaehyun Seo secured the silver medal with a strong 41+ performance, falling in the closing section of the route just before the top. Japan’s Natsumi Oda completed the podium with bronze, finishing on 34+. Oda was tied with South Korea’s Chaeyeong Kim, with the tie once again decided by semifinal standings in Oda’s favor.

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Missed the live broadcast of the event? No problem! Watch the full 2026 Asia Championship Lead Climbing competition on YouTube through the World Climbing Asia channel. The broadcast features complete coverage of both the men’s and women’s lead climbing finals, allowing fans to relive the standout moments, impressive display of athleticism, and podium winning performances.

• Women’s and Men’s Lead Climbing Final

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For more information pertaining to the 2026 Asia Championship Lead Climbing results, location, videos, images, etc., please visit the main event page. This event also featured other sport climbing disciplines: bouldering and speed climbing. The next event will the 2026 World Climbing Europe Series Kaunas event on April 25th. Please check out the event page for further details about this event.