The stage is set for the debut edition of the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Nations Grand Finale 2025, taking place in Fukuoka, Japan, from October 23 to 26.
This new invitational event will bring together some of the world’s strongest national teams for combined Boulder and Lead competitions, showcasing teamwork, strategy, and innovation in a unique format that highlights national team collaboration.
Team Canada Line-Up Representing Canada at this inaugural edition are Matthew Rodriguez, Hugo Dorval, Babette Roy, and Riley Doherty, with Coach Dallas Mix supporting the team in this coach-forward competition.
Climbing Escalade Canada thanks the IFSC for its financial contribution supporting CEC’s participation in this exciting new event.
International Field
A select group of nations—Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and the USA—will showcase a mix of Olympic experience, World Championship pedigree, and rising stars.
The competition will feature standout athletes such as Olympians Sorato Anraku, Dohyun Lee, Chaehyun Seo, and Miho Nonaka, alongside several climbers who competed at the 2025 IFSC World Championships in Seoul.
Full lineup:
Australia: Judith Carrol, Maxim Paré, Dylan Parks, Roxy Perry
Canada: Matthew Rodriguez, Hugo Dorval, Babette Roy, Riley Doherty
Israel: Adi Bark, Maya Dreamer, Oren Prihed, Alma Sapir Halevi, Carmel Raz Romeo, Tomer Yakobovitch
Japan: Sohta Amagasa, Sorato Anraku, Mao Nakamura, Miho Nonaka, Natsuki Tanii, Satone Yoshida
South Korea: Yejun Chon, Yejin Jung, Chaeyeong Kim, Dohyun Lee, Hyunseung Noh, Gayeong Oh, Chaehyun Seo
USA: Vail Everett, Declan Osgood, Paloma Slowik, Zoe Yi
Strategy, Teamwork, and New Formats
Athletes will compete under a new format emphasizing collaboration and strategic decision-making. National coaches will play an active role, developing round-by-round approaches with their teams.
Inspired by the successful Boulder Mixed Team event first tested in Salt Lake City in 2021, the Nations Grand Finale expands the concept to include both Boulder and Lead, creating dynamic and engaging team interactions.
Where to Watch
All elimination and final rounds from Fukuoka will be livestreamed on the IFSC YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/c/sportclimbing
