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Hamad Sajwani is one of the first Emiratis (nationals of the UAE) to climb. He has helped develop the sport significantly in his country, raised awareness around the importance of environmental conservation while climbing outdoors, and bolted some of the most majestic routes around the UAE. I had the pleasure of visiting his place and …
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has ravaged the world, halting mass gatherings, shutting down schools and quarantining millions of people in their homes. From a sporting perspective, this also means that there are no live sports until further notice, due to COVID-19 and people are understandably worried as to how they will get their sporting fixes. We …
How to get your Climbing fix during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Read More »
Rock Republic Dubai, is the largest bouldering gym in the Middle East. In this exclusive we chatted with two of their climbing coaches, Precious Ayivor, who is from Ghana, and Tom Aldwinckle from the UK. Zushan: Tell me a bit about Rock Republic? TOM: So, Rock Republic has been around for seven years and it’s …
Mushahid Shah is one of the top speed climbers in Pakistan. With minimal facilities in the country, climbing can be difficult, however, Mushahid is optimistic that climbing will grow in the country and the region. We chatted with Mushahid recently, to talk about his career and all things climbing in Pakistan. Zushan Hashmi: Tell me …
Climbing is becoming more popular in Brazil, every year. Since 2014, we’re seeing it grow significantly, but most of the people here like to climb outdoors on the rocks, as competitions require lots of dedication and exhaustive training regimes. We caught up with two of the finest professional climbers in Brazil, Patricia Antunes and Jean …
The Brazilian Pro-Climbing Couple: Patricia Antunes & Jean Ouriques Read More »
With so many disciplines and formats of the sport, it can often be confusing trying to get a sense of what sport climbing is. Let’s break it down, so we can get an idea of what the sport is, and why and how it is going to feature for the very first time at the …
