From May 23 to 25, the Irkutsk Region climbing cup will take place at the lower reach of the Bratsk HPP, bringing together about 50 athletes from several cities of the region. Participants will compete in different age groups and disciplines on a 50 meter route, and the tournament will traditionally open the season on natural terrain. Winners and medalists will receive medals, certificates, and gifts from sponsors.
At the lower reaches of the Bratsk Hydroelectric Power Station, the Irkutsk Region Climbing Cup will be held from May 23 to 25, with about 50 athletes from Irkutsk, Angarsk, Bratsk, Ust-Ilimsk, and Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky taking part.“The Irkutsk Region Climbing Cup has been held for more than 10 years at the end of May. These competitions mark the opening of the season on natural terrain. As a rule, the Cup includes not only athletes with a high level of training, but also beginner climbers,” said Alexandra Finkelshtein, head of the Irkutsk Region Mountaineering Federation.
Over the course of two days, the climbers will have to determine the strongest in several age groups: boys and girls, junior men and junior women, men and women. The athletes will test their strength in the individual competition, in rope-pair competitions, and in jumar climbing. The course for the competitions is 50 meters long. Based on the results of the competitions, the winners and prizewinners will be awarded medals and certificates, as well as gifts from sponsors.
The next major event in the Irkutsk Region will be the race to Pik Chersky, which will take place in August in the Slyudyansky District. Starting this year, these competitions are held as part of the Russian Championship in the “marathon” discipline.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk Region Department of Physical Culture and Sports