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title: "Climbing Competitions on the World Stage: What to Expect"
description: Sport climbing hits the world stage in summer's most anticipated events. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming competitions in Speed Climbing, Bouldering, and Lead Climbing.
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# [Climbing Competitions on the World Stage: What to Expect](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-competitions-on-the-world-stage-what-to-expect)

 Written by [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) | 5/30/24 8:09 PM

Early in August, the world will be enjoying the sport that so many of us love! Starting August 5th, climbers from around the globe will compete in one of the summer's most anticipated events. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming competitions.

## **New Format**

Based on feedback from 2020, the climbing federation has revised its format with three distinct disciplines: Speed Climbing, [Bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering), and Lead Climbing and champions will be chosen for Sport Climbing (a combination of [Lead and Boulder](https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101)) and Speed Climbing. Photo: Trevor Riley, @trevorlately

## **The Disciplines and Competition Rules**

Each discipline is scored slightly differently but an easy way to remember is “faster, stronger, higher”.

## **Get Ready to Cheer**

One of the best things about [watching competitions](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-climbing-lessons-i-learned-from-watching-competition-climbing-even-though-i-dont-compete) is to see these incredible athletes push the limits of their abilities. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the sport, watching competition climbing is thrilling and inspiring.

Photo: Trevor Riley, @trevorlately

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