Para Climbing National Champions were crowned at the 2026 Para Climbing National Championships, where coveted spots on USA Climbing’s 2026 National Team were also on the line. Those athletes will represent the United States internationally at World Climbing Para Series events later this year.
It marked the first National Championships since the International Paralympic Committee confirmed Para Climbing’s medal events for the Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028. With LA28 now in sight, the announcement has intensified competition across categories, as athletes eager to compete on the world’s biggest stage also look to secure National Team selection and gain critical international experience.
The Qualification rounds brought 139 of the nation’s top athletes to Momentum Climbing in Katy, Texas, with 105 advancing to the Finals. Among them were 15 of last year’s National Champions, each aiming to defend their titles…