On August 24, 2025, the Asian Youth Climbing Championship concluded after five days of competition at the Guizhou·Caihu International Climbing Center in Guanshanhu Park, Guiyang. Over 210 athletes from 14 Asian countries and regions competed fiercely for the medals in 12 events. The Chinese team displayed excellent skills, winning 3 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes, securing second place in the medal standings. Japan topped the medal table with 6 golds, 8 silvers, and 5 bronzes. South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand placed third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.

As an A-level event officially certified by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Asia Council, this competition represented the highest level of youth climbing in Asia. The event was divided into two age groups: U17 (15–16 years old) and U19 (17–18 years old), with both male and female categories for each group, and competitions in bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing.

As the host country, China sent 34 athletes to compete, with 19 in the U17 group and 15 in the U19 group. In the speed events, Chinese athletes continued to dominate. Meng Shixue and Wang Chunyouxuan won the gold medals in the women's U19 and U17 categories, respectively, and China swept the top three positions in the women's U19 group. However, in the men's U17 speed competition, 16-year-old Chinese athlete Zhao Yicheng performed exceptionally, achieving times of 4.82, 4.79, and 4.75 seconds, making it to the final. Unfortunately, he was disqualified for a false start in the final, missing out on the gold. Despite this, the team earned 2 golds, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze, demonstrating China's strong performance in speed climbing and its deep talent pool.

However, the competition has become increasingly diverse and intense, with countries like Japan, South Korea, and Kazakhstan showcasing high-level performances. The South Korean team won the U19 men's speed championship, while Japan earned three speed medals.

In bouldering and lead climbing, the Chinese team also performed well, winning 1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronzes. Chen Xuanchen and Zhu Xinwen took silver and bronze in the U19 women’s bouldering event, with Li Meini finishing fourth in the U17 women’s group. In the lead climbing competition, Chen Xuanchen won gold in the U19 women’s category, and Li Meini earned bronze in the U17 women’s group. While Japan and South Korea still lead in these two events, countries like China, Thailand, and Indonesia are rapidly catching up. For instance, the U19 men's bouldering title was claimed by a Thai athlete, showing that the gap between nations is gradually narrowing.

Since sport climbing was included in the Tokyo Olympics with 2 gold medals, and its gold medal quota has expanded to 4 in Paris and 6 in Los Angeles, climbing has seen tremendous development in recent years. The number of Olympic spots for climbing athletes increased from 40 in Tokyo to 68 in Paris and 76 in Los Angeles, marking a continuous growth in Olympic recognition. This growth has presented a great opportunity for climbing, with Asian countries and regions placing more emphasis on developing competitive climbing programs. The Asian Youth Climbing Championship, as the top event for athletes aged 15–18, has become a crucial platform for high-level youth climbers to train and improve. The results of this competition reflect the rapid progress in the development of climbing across Asia.

Guizhou, the host city, is known for its Karst landscape, which accounts for 12% of China's national terrain. It has created a comprehensive climbing ecosystem, combining natural rock climbing areas, professional training bases, and international competitions, positioning it as a key global hub for the sport of climbing.