Indonesia will compete in sport climbing at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with athletes entered across speed, lead and boulder. The Indonesian climbing team includes established speed climbers such as Veddriq Leonardo and Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi, as well as athletes competing in lead and boulder.
Sport climbing competition at the Asian Games will take place from September 29 to October 3, 2026, at Nagoya International Exhibition Hall (Portmesse Nagoya) Exhibition Hall 1.
Asian Games 2026 Sport Climbing Indonesia
Indonesia's sport climbing team is competing in three disciplines:
Speed
Boulder
Lead
The Indonesian squad consists of five men and four women, with athletes distributed across the three disciplines.
Indonesia has invested heavily in sport climbing preparation ahead of Aichi-Nagoya. The national federation sent athletes to international competitions during 2026, including World Climbing Series events and the World Climbing Asia Championship.
Indonesia Sport Climbing Athletes
Men's Team
| Discipline | Indonesian Athletes |
|---|---|
| Speed | Veddriq Leonardo |
| Speed | Aditya Tri Syahria |
| Lead | Putra Tri Ramadani |
| Lead | Raviandi Ramadhan |
| Boulder | Ravianto Ramadhan |
| Boulder | Raviandi Ramadhan |
Women's Team
| Discipline | Indonesian Athletes |
|---|---|
| Speed | Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi |
| Speed | Berthdigna Devi |
| Lead | Sukma Lintang Cahyani |
| Lead | Alma Ariella Tsany |
The squad information reported ahead of the Games lists nine Indonesian athletes across speed, lead and boulder.
Veddriq Leonardo
Veddriq Leonardo is one of Indonesia's leading sport climbing athletes and will compete in men's speed climbing.
His preparation for Aichi-Nagoya has included international competition. In July 2026, Veddriq won the men's speed title at the World Climbing Series event in Chamonix, while Indonesia also won the women's speed title through Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi.
Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi
Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi is Indonesia's leading women's speed climber in the Aichi-Nagoya squad.
She won the women's individual speed event at the 2018 Asian Games and remains one of Indonesia's key athletes in the discipline. She also won the women's speed event at the World Climbing Series Chamonix competition in July 2026.
Indonesia Sport Climbing Schedule
The official Aichi-Nagoya competition schedule runs from September 29 through October 3.
All times below are Japan Standard Time (JST). Indonesia's Western Indonesia Time (WIB) is two hours behind Japan.
| Date | Japan Time | Event | Indonesia Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 29 | 10:00–13:15 | Men's Boulder Semi-Final / Women's Speed Qualification | 08:00–11:15 WIB |
| Sep. 30 | 10:00–13:15 | Women's Boulder Semi-Final / Men's Speed Qualification | 08:00–11:15 WIB |
| Sep. 30 | 18:00–21:05 | Men's Boulder Final / Women's Speed Final | 16:00–19:05 WIB |
| Oct. 1 | 18:00–21:05 | Women's Boulder Final / Men's Speed Final | 16:00–19:05 WIB |
| Oct. 2 | 17:00–20:00 | Women's Lead Semi-Final / Men's Lead Semi-Final | 15:00–18:00 WIB |
| Oct. 3 | 18:00–20:35 | Women's Lead Final / Men's Lead Final | 16:00–18:35 WIB |
The official venue schedule confirms the six competition sessions and their start and estimated finish times.
Indonesia Sport Climbing Schedule in WIB
For Indonesian viewers, the most important sessions are the evening finals in Japan.
September 30
16:00–19:05 WIB
Men's Boulder Final
Women's Speed Final
October 1
16:00–19:05 WIB
Women's Boulder Final
Men's Speed Final
October 2
15:00–18:00 WIB
Women's Lead Semi-Final
Men's Lead Semi-Final
October 3
16:00–18:35 WIB
Women's Lead Final
Men's Lead Final
Schedules can be adjusted by the organizers depending on competition progress.
Sport Climbing Events at Asian Games 2026
Sport climbing at Aichi-Nagoya features three disciplines.
Speed Climbing
Speed climbing takes place on an identical 15-metre wall, with athletes competing for the fastest time.
Indonesia has traditionally been particularly strong in speed climbing, with Veddriq Leonardo and Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi among the country's leading athletes.
Boulder
Boulder competitions challenge athletes to complete climbing problems within a limited time.
The men's boulder semi-final and women's speed qualification open the competition on September 29. The women's boulder semi-final and men's speed qualification follow on September 30.
Lead
Lead climbing challenges athletes to climb as high as possible on a wall more than 12 metres high within a set time.
The lead semi-finals are scheduled for October 2, followed by the men's and women's finals on October 3.
Indonesia's Sport Climbing Preparation
Indonesia's preparation for Aichi-Nagoya included international competitions throughout 2026.
The Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports reported that performances in the World Climbing Series formed an important part of the team's preparation for the Asian Games. Indonesian climbers won four medals at the World Climbing Series Krakow event, including one gold medal.
At the Chamonix World Climbing Series in July, Indonesia won both individual speed gold medals, with Veddriq Leonardo winning the men's event and Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi winning the women's event. Antasyafi Robby Al Hilmi also won a men's speed silver medal.
Sport Climbing Venue
Nagoya International Exhibition Hall — Portmesse Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 1
Location: Minato Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi, Japan
The venue has an approximate capacity of 15,000 people and is directly connected to Kinjofuto Station by a pedestrian deck. It will host all Asian Games 2026 sport climbing sessions.
How to Watch Sport Climbing in Indonesia
Indonesian viewers should check the official Asian Games broadcast and streaming partners for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as competition approaches.
Coverage may vary by sport and session, particularly between qualification rounds and medal finals.
For Indonesian fans, the most important sessions to follow are the speed finals on September 30 and October 1, followed by the lead finals on October 3.
Indonesia Sport Climbing Results
Results will be added throughout the competition.
| Date | Event | Indonesia Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 29 | Men's Boulder Semi-Final / Women's Speed Qualification | — |
| Sep. 30 | Women's Boulder Semi-Final / Men's Speed Qualification | — |
| Sep. 30 | Men's Boulder Final / Women's Speed Final | — |
| Oct. 1 | Women's Boulder Final / Men's Speed Final | — |
| Oct. 2 | Lead Semi-Finals | — |
| Oct. 3 | Lead Finals | — |
Indonesia Medal Events
Indonesia will have medal opportunities across:
Men's Speed
Women's Speed
Men's Boulder
Women's Boulder
Men's Lead
Women's Lead
The Indonesian team has particular experience and recent international success in speed climbing, while its squad also includes athletes entered in lead and boulder.
Asian Games Sport Climbing History
Sport climbing was introduced to the Asian Games before becoming an Olympic sport at Tokyo 2020.
Indonesia has established a strong presence in the discipline, particularly in speed climbing. Aries Susanti Rahayu won the women's speed gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, while Indonesian climbers have continued to compete successfully at major international events.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is sport climbing at the Asian Games 2026?
Sport climbing takes place from September 29 to October 3, 2026, at Nagoya International Exhibition Hall Exhibition Hall 1.
When will Indonesia compete in sport climbing?
Indonesia will compete across speed, boulder and lead during the six official competition sessions from September 29 through October 3.
Who are Indonesia's main sport climbing athletes?
The Indonesian squad includes Veddriq Leonardo, Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi, Aditya Tri Syahria, Berthdigna Devi, Putra Tri Ramadani, Raviandi Ramadhan, Ravianto Ramadhan, Sukma Lintang Cahyani and Alma Ariella Tsany.
What time is sport climbing in Indonesia?
Japan is two hours ahead of Western Indonesia Time (WIB). For example, the 18:00 JST finals sessions begin at 16:00 WIB.
Where is sport climbing held?
All Asian Games 2026 sport climbing competition is scheduled at Nagoya International Exhibition Hall [Portmesse Nagoya] Exhibition Hall 1 in Nagoya, Japan.
What are the three sport climbing disciplines?
The three disciplines are Speed, Boulder and Lead.
Who are the Indonesian athletes to watch?
Veddriq Leonardo and Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi are two of Indonesia's leading speed climbers. Both won individual speed gold medals at the World Climbing Series Chamonix event in July 2026.
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