The Asian tour that opened this year’s IFSC World Cup Series is about to conclude in Bali, Indonesia, where the third event of 2025 is scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 May.

With both Lead and Speed being part of the programme, a pair of EP Climbing walls have been recently set up in Peninsula Island, in the south-eastern region of Bali, setting the stage for a memorable, oceanside event.

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“It’s really exciting and such an honor to have a World Cup event here in Bali,” said Indonesian Lead climber Sukma Lintang Cahyani. “Bali is a beautiful place, and being able to compete at home, in front of a supportive crowd, feels very special. I’m really proud that Indonesia can host an event like this.”

Cahyani has recently set her new personal best result at a Lead World Cup – an 18th place in Wujiang, China, last week.

“In Wujiang I learned a lot. There were things I was happy about, but also many things I know I can still improve. I see Bali as a great opportunity to perform better, and I’m really motivated to show my progress here,” added the 20-year-old from Yogyakarta.

The three women’s medallists from Wujiang 2025 are all expected to compete in Bali, with Great Britain’s Erin McNeice and South Korea’s Seo Chaehyun coming from a shared gold medal, and USA’s Annie Sanders trying to secure her third podium at three consecutive World Cup events.

An up-and-coming climber from a developing team, Cahyani has many athletes she can look up to in the circuit, but one in particular hold a special place in her heart: “There are many athletes I admire, but one of them is Seo Chaehyun. She’s not only very strong and consistent, but she also climbs with so much focus and calmness. That really inspires me to keep pushing and enjoy the process.”

Japan’s two medallists at Wujiang 2025 – Anraku Sorato and Suzuki Neo – will headline the list of climbers competing in the men’s Lead event. Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Alberto Ginés López – who took bronze in Wujiang – is also registered to compete.

SCHEDULE

The schedule of Lead medal events in Bali is as follows:

Friday, 2 May:
14:00 – Lead qualifications

Sunday, 4 May:
10:00 – Lead semi-finals
20:30 – Men’s Lead final
Followed by – Women’s Lead final

News and updates about the event will be available on the IFSC website and on the Federation’s digital channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, and exclusively for the Chinese audience, Douyin, Weibo, and Xiaohongshu.