National Sport Climbing Championship 2025 Concludes Successfully in Kathmandu, Nepal
The indoor sport climbing community in Nepal celebrated a historic event this past March, when the Nepal Climbing Sport Association, (NCSA), held the first National Championships in seven years. Musa Masala and Wongchhu Peak Promotion have been organizing competitions since 2022, but this was the first government organized event. Here to tell you all about it is Pranil Man Shrestha. Pranil is a national climbing champion and the managing director of the Kathmandu Sport Climbing Center, where the event was held. Pranil is a great friend of Musa Masala and he has been instrumental in the growth of indoor climbing in Nepal.
We are pretty late getting this post out, and we apologize, but it feeds in nicely to the next competition coming up on August 30th at the new Ascend! Climbing Wall. The North Face Climbing Competition is gold sponsored by Wongchhu Peak Promotion and Musa Masala as we continue our commitment to indoor climbing in Nepal.
We may be late, but we do appreciate! So big thanks to Pranil and the champions: (3rd) Manisha and Ronak, (2nd) Rusha and Pema, and (1st), Tin Tin and Swastika. Jam Jam!!
National Sport Climbing Championship 2025 Concludes Successfully in Kathmandu, Nepal
By Pranil Man Shrestha
The Nepal Climbing Sport Association (NCSA) celebrated a historic moment with the successful organize of the National Sport Climbing Championship 2025, held on 21st and 22nd March at the Kathmandu Sport Climbing Center. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Tanka Lal Ghising (Nepal Sports Council), who officially commenced the competition by cutting a new climbing rope coil, symbolizing the beginning of a new era for sport climbing in Nepal.
This year’s championship marked the revival of the national competition after a seven-year hiatus since 2018, attracting talented athletes from four of Nepal’s seven provinces, underscoring the sport’s growing popularity and potential in the country.
Binod Mani, Ronak Upreti, Manisha Budha Magar, Swastika Chaudhary, Tenzing Bharten Rai, Pemba Tsewang Sherpa Rai, Rusha Pradhan, Ang Diku Sherpa, Lakpa Sherpa
Celebrating the Champions
The NCSA extends congratulations to the winners:
Men’s Category:
Tenzing Bharten Rai
Pemba Tsewang Sherpa Rai
Ronak Upreti
Women’s Category:
Swastika Chaudhary
Rusha Pradhan
Manisha Budha Magar
Their exceptional performances set a high standard for future competitions.
The winners at the podium!
A Well-Executed Event
Under the dynamic leadership of the NCSA’s young and experienced team, the championship was conducted seamlessly, establishing a new benchmark in Nepal’s climbing history. A major highlight was the world-class route-setting, led by Chief Route Setter Bibhas Roy, with technical support from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. The meticulously designed routes provided athletes with a challenging yet rewarding experience,elevating the competition’s prestige a first for Nepal’s climbing scene.
The NCSA expresses its deep appreciation to title sponsors Wongchhu Peak Promotion and Musa Masala,whose invaluable financial backing ensured the event’s smooth execution. Their trust and support have been instrumental in advancing Nepal’s climbing community.
The NCSA recognizes its responsibility to nurture and develop sport climbing in Nepal. While progress requires time and sustained effort, the association is committed to setting and achieving key milestones to elevate the sport’s standards. We humbly seek continued patience and support from all stakeholders as we work toward a brighter future for climbing in Nepal.
This championship not only reignited competitive climbing after a long gap, but laid a strong foundation for future growth, inspiring the next generation of climbers. The NCSA remains dedicated to promoting talent, organizing high-quality events, and putting Nepal on the global climbing map.
The crowd at the competition and Pranil Man Shrestha
