Amieyra Khoslla Shines at IFSC World Youth Climbing Championships 2026
Historic Achievement in Speed Climbing
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Arco, July 28: Amieyra Khoslla, a 15-year-old speed climbing prodigy from India, made headlines at the IFSC World Youth Climbing Championships 2026 held in Arco, Italy. She achieved a remarkable time of 7.60 seconds, securing sixth place globally and establishing a new Indian National Youth Record in speed climbing.
During the qualification round, she had already surpassed her previous best with a time of 7.74 seconds, only to improve it further in the finals with her record-setting performance.
Reflecting on her success, Amieyra expressed, “Representing India at the World Youth Climbing Championships has been one of the proudest moments of my life. Setting a new Indian National Youth Record and finishing sixth in the world is a dream come true. Improving my personal best twice at the World Championships has given me the confidence that I can compete with the very best in the world.”
Her outstanding performance against top young climbers is considered one of the best by an Indian at the World Youth Championships, marking a significant achievement for Indian sport climbing on the international stage.
The Indian team at the championships included Amieyra, Shlok Dadukar, Neil Warke, and Rudra Karandikar. Dadukar finished in 27th place with a time of 6.76 seconds, while Warke secured 35th with a time of 7.33 seconds, and Karandikar placed 44th with a time of 8.47 seconds.
Coach Albert Ok, a renowned Olympic speed climbing coach, praised Amieyra's rapid progress, stating, “Amieyra has made truly world-class progress in just a matter of weeks. To see a 15-year-old athlete improve so rapidly and perform on the world stage is a testament to her exceptional talent, discipline, and determination. More importantly, she can become a trailblazer who inspires and paves the way for the next generation of Indian speed climbers.”
Her personal coach, Abhishek Mehta, remarked, "Watching her represent India at the World Youth Championships in Arco, Italy, and clock an outstanding 7.60 seconds is a proud moment—not just because of the result, but because it reflects years of relentless hard work, trust, and commitment.”
In addition to her climbing achievements, Amieyra won a silver medal in the 100 meters at the SGFI National School Games 2024, finished fifth in the Junior National Athletics Championships 2025 in the 60 meters with a time of 7.76 seconds, and recorded a personal best of 12.57 seconds in the 100 meters at the National School Games 2025. She has also been the Delhi State Champion in the 60 meters for three consecutive years (2024, 2025, and 2026).