The Sport Climbing Federation of India (SCFI) serves as the national governing body for sport climbing in India. As the official authority, SCFI oversees the organization of both national and international sport climbing competitions in collaboration with its state associations. SCFI is tasked with ensuring the technical integrity of sport climbing competitions, approving member state associations and their respective events, and finalizing the calendar and schedule of events throughout the year.
Sports Climbing History
The origins of sport climbing can be traced back to speed climbing competitions held on natural rocks in the Soviet Union during the late 1940s. The sport gained momentum in Europe from the 1980s, marked by significant events such as the inaugural lead climbing competition in 1985. In Bardonecchia, Italy, climbers convened for “SportRoccia,” the first organized lead competition featuring climbers ascending within designated time limits. Subsequently, in Vaulx-en-Velin, France, the first competition on an artificial climbing wall was organized in 1986. Throughout the 1990s, international competitions expanded beyond Europe to countries like Japan and the United States. This era also witnessed the establishment of prestigious events such as the Climbing World Championships, the World Cup, and the World Youth Championships. Initially featuring only lead and speed disciplines, the introduction of bouldering competitions in the late 1990s completed the trio of disciplines (lead, bouldering, and speed) that continue to be contested in modern sport
Core Values
In collaboration with our Member States and a range of key stakeholders, the Sport Climbing Federation of India aims to embody the following values:
- Excellence
- Inclusivity
- Strategi
- Ethical
