In reply to UKC News:
I watched the women's qualifiers yesterday. I find it fascinating that on the one hand this ticks all the Olympic boxes with regards to participation and inclusion. Without doubt this could generate athletes in the future capable of taking things to the top level and climbing may find that opportunity is all that separates the best from the rest. On the other hand it seems, to me at least to be rather like Eddie the Eagle in terms of ability to take part against seasoned pros. The route setters will have a huge job on their hands in the Olympics to take such a spread of ability into account.
I will be watching again today and the finals encouraging the athletes.
