Climbers from 22 countries to join IFSC World Cup in Baku

Nearly 150 athletes from 22 countries will compete in the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup that kicks off in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku Saturday. The two day tournament will feature competition in the disciplines of the complexity (bouldering) and speed. IFSC has praised the efforts of Azerbaijan Air and Extreme Sports Federation to popularize sports climbing in the country.