ワールドカップ！
The IFSC World Cup Series 2023 kicked off in Hachioji, Japan, from 21 to 23 April. A total of 171 climbers gathered at the Esforta Arena, on the outskirts of Tokyo, battling for the first set of medals of the season.
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my favorites are Anon and Ai, but holy hell Zhilu Luo looks amazing in this semi. especially that coordination on W2. many were successful at that attempt, but hers looked the best to me (I admit there might be a bias there since she was the first to attempt it, so biggest shock factor).
Looking like Brooke is really starting to come into form based on her performance here. Excited to see what this finals holds for USA climbing!
Kinda wild that this will be the first women’s BWC with a winner who is not Janja or Natalia since 2018
Wow what an amazing semis! As is typical for Japan, super interesting and crazy hard setting.
And pretty shocked that the top 3 favourites (imo) didn’t make it. Miho, Ai, and Natalia all out!
Surprisingly hard semis. Most favorites didn’t make it
Wow – what a hard semis! I have never seen every single athlete struggle/look tired on basically every single boulder before. Not too hard – plenty of zones, and there were tops. But they definitely upped the difficulty level! I was so distracted by how much they were struggling that I didn’t miss the ‘pic-in-pic’ or split-screen as much as I might normally, but I do hope they quickly bring it back (if not in this comp, then at least have that return as standard starting next comp). Also, Mai (if that’s how her name is spelled) was a really good co-commentator! <3
Hello from Europe (with the help of a VPN, of course), just wanted to drop a quick message to say that this whole geoblocking thing you’ve got going on with our sport is seriously uncool. I hope you’re proud of your decision IFSC! So let’s drop the geoblocking and monetization nonsense and let everyone enjoy this sport, regardless of their location. Until next time.
Also – congrats to Hannah, Zhilu, Brooke, Anon, Ayala, & Mia for making it to finals! Hope Janja’s broken toe heals up (so close for Noa Shiran). Futuba Ito didn’t make it, but I fell in love all over again with her climbing style. Shame on Camilla (also a personal fave). I honestly expected to see Camilla, Miho, and (definitely) Natalia in the finals so interesting difference there already. And up until that W4 zone for Anon, I was almost expecting a final without any Japanese climbers at all (which by itself would be unusual)!
Great set! Surprising results.
Spoiler:
Wish we could have seen a top of the last one but it felt just on the limit for the best athletes. Really thought Brook or Miho could get it.
Wow!Zhilu Luo!My country’s pride!❤
What an interesting round. Many names didn’t make it to Semis and many didn’t make it past. Can’t wait to cheer on Hannah!
It was really surprising even Natalia and Miho couldn’t get themself qualified to the final.
great event — love when each boulder and zone there’s a distribution instead of everyone completing one boulder, and on another boulder everyone getting 3/4 zones. female commentator was also v informative
I believe Hannah & Brooke are coming into their own. Looking forward to see what they do as the season progresses. Miss Janja. If you remember back in 2019 they had these Tuna volumes. Only Janja & Aikeo(sp?) topped them. Bet Janja would have topped W4.
Little surprised some favorites couldn’t make the latch move on problem 2, the movement doesnt look too different from what they were capable to do
Fantastic work, all!
The Japanese atheletes have already had three big National comps right before the WC season kick start. Ideally they should rest a little bit after this. If I were Miho or Futaba I won’t be competing in Seoul.
Is this the first semifinal in which a boulder didn’t get topped ? Missed Janja, she used to always come last and show us how it’s done. was really hoping someone would get to top the 4th. 😮
i guess Janja just raised our expectations. 😊
Congrats to all going in Final 👏🏻
Ai looks like a cute little baby doll but has the power of a beast.
MAKE IT AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE PLEASE