The 2026 World Climbing Youth Championship, officially titled the World Climbing Youth Championship Arco 2026, is the 35th edition of the annual world youth championship for competition climbing. It was being held at the Arco Climbing Stadium in Arco, Italy, from 18 to 25 July 2026. The championship is organized by World Climbing in cooperation with the Italian Sport Climbing Federation.
The competition comprises men's and women's events in boulder, lead and speed climbing in the under-17 and under-19 age categories. More than 750 athletes representing 69 nations across six continents are participating. Arco previously hosted the Youth World Championships in 2015 and 2019.
Medal table
Medalists Male Under 19 Lead Speed Bouldering Under 17 Lead Speed Bouldering
Female Under 19 Lead Speed Bouldering Under 17 Lead Speed Bouldering
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