The excitement of the venue left and right as a result Spokura is important to “support” August 19, 22:23

“Sport climbing” is one of “urban sports” that refers to a new urban competition popular among young people. The players say, “The excitement of the venue affects the outcome.” What does that mean?

The world championship of sports climbing held in Hachioji City, Tokyo. At the venue, music with heavy bass sounds was played, and the competition was held in the atmosphere of a music festival.

Cheers to energy

Japanese girl's top climber, Kyoyo Noguchi, is a good player who can help the excitement of the venue.

Combined qualifying performed with the Olympic representation.
Before climbing the last of the four walls in bouldering, Noguchi shook his hand toward the audience and said, “Swell!”.

When the audience responded with great encouragement and applause, Noguchi immediately climbed brilliantly.

Noguchi said, “I was on the verge of being able to climb because of fatigue. So, I cheered the audience and changed the cheering into energy.”

In addition, 15-year-old Aki Mori, who climbed the wall over 12 meters to the end with the lead of a composite girl and won the 1st place, “I heard a cheer that was bigger than the usual World Cup. “I pushed my back,” he said, “The atmosphere of the venue is important.

The players are changing their audience's excitement to power and improving their performance.

Japanese audience is quiet

Yuji Hirayama, a professional free climber and a leading Japanese climber, says that overseas sports climbing competitions are just like a party.

“Overseas, if the players climb well, the more the audience gets up, the more the audience gets excited. The athletes who receive the excitement often show great performances. Japanese audiences are still quiet compared to overseas.” Mr. Hirayama.

In Japan, there are many people who are quietly watching the game due to the influence of the national character, but even so, it is said that changes are coming out little by little in the wake of the Tokyo Olympics next year.

Mr. Hirayama said, “I was able to hear a lot of cheering to boost the performance of the players such as“ Gamba! ”In this tournament. The atmosphere has changed since the World Cup in Hachioji City last year. “I know how to get excited,” says a member of an international competition group.The tournament should become better as customers get more excited for next year's Olympics. ”

Create excitement of the venue with “support”

Is it possible to create a venue atmosphere that can boost sports climbing players who show superhuman climbs?

It seems to be one of the keys to the success of the Tokyo Games that incorporates “Urban Sports” into the Olympics.