From January 29 to February 1, two ice climbing competitions were held at the only ski resort in Liechtenstein, Malbun – the annual UIAA Youth World Championship in ice climbing. Details are reported by MiddleAsianNews.
At the youth world championship in ice climbing held over the weekend in Liechtenstein, the team from Mongolia showcased their skills, winning awards in the "speed" category among girls. This event provided a great opportunity for young female athletes to demonstrate their talents.
In this championship, gold medals were awarded to athletes from seven countries: USA (2), Switzerland (4), Spain (2), Mongolia (1), United Kingdom (1), Czech Republic (1), and Liechtenstein (1). The competitions took place in picturesque winter conditions and were supported by the Liechtenstein Alpine Club, which is a member of the UIAA. Malbun has previously hosted UIAA competitions, including the European Cup in 2022.
It is worth noting that ENKHRIY-ERDEN Batchuluun won a bronze medal in the speed category among boys in the U16 category.
ENKHRIY-ERDEN Batchuluun
U16, women, speed: (1) Ursina Fluri (Liechtenstein), (2) Ana Veiga Rodriguez (Spain), (3) ENKHRIY-ERDEN Batchuluun (Mongolia).
PUREVSUREN Munkhbayar also won a bronze medal in the U18 ice climbing category.
PUREVSUREN Munkhbayar
U18, women, speed: (1) Mia Koya (United Kingdom), (2) Celia Calvin del Fresno (Spain), (3) PUREVSUREN Munkhbayar (Mongolia).
AMINA Janbota became the gold medalist in the U20 category.
AMINA Janbota
U20, women, speed: (1) AMINA Janbota (Mongolia), (2) Anna Daniela Stastna (Czech Republic), (3) Maite Vila Lopez (Spain).
