IFSC President Marco Scolaris and Vice President Naomi Cleary visited Brisbane to discuss Sport Climbing's inclusion in Brisbane 2032. The IFSC is confident of inclusion in Brisbane 2032 and LA28, highlighting positive discussions with the AOC. Discussions included the 'Fit for Future' initiative and the legacy of the sport in Australia.

The 2025 Para Climbing season, organized by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), achieved record participation, with 303 athletes in the World Cup series and 189 in the World Championships in Seoul, representing a new high for the flagship event. Athletes from all five continents competed in both the World Cup Series and the World Championships for the first time, with Seoul 2025 featuring 29 nations, including debut appearances from China and South Korea. The season also included 19 of the 20 eligible sport classes recognized by the IFSC. France led the World Cup Series with 13 golds, while the United States topped the table at the World Championships with five golds. Para Climbing will debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, featuring eight medal events and 80 athletes.

Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, 12, won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Singapore, sparking debate about the appropriateness of young athletes competing at such high levels. While World Aquatics allows younger swimmers who meet qualifying standards, concerns have been raised about the pressure and potential risks to young athletes. Other federations like the International Skating Union, World Athletics, the International Gymnastics Federation, the International Federation of Sport Climbing, World Taekwondo and the International Hockey Federation have stricter age limits to protect young athletes.

Seven candidates are competing for four available seats on the ASOIF Council, with elections scheduled for June 11, 2025, at the ASOIF General Assembly in Lausanne. Uğur Erdener (World Archery), Sebastian Coe (World Athletics), and Nenad Lalovic (United World Wrestling) are completing their terms. Ingmar De Vos began his role as president on January 1, 2025, and will fill one seat for the remainder of the 2025-2027 term. Candidates include Mohammed Jalood (International Weightlifting Federation), Thomas Konietzko (International Canoe Federation), Nenad Lalovic (United World Wrestling), Ximena Restrepo (World Athletics), Jean-Christophe Rolland (World Rowing), Marco Maria Scolaris (International Federation of Sport Climbing), and Andreas Zagklis (International Basketball Federation). The elected council members will play a role in shaping the format of the Games, including LA28.

Elnaz Rekabi, the Iranian climber who competed without a hijab in 2022, has left Iran following interventions from IOC President Thomas Bach. After the 2022 incident, Rekabi faced detention, family harassment, and travel restrictions. Bach requested direct communication with Rekabi in 2022. The IFSC named her a rock climbing coach in February 2023, but the IMSCF blocked her visa. Bach then invited her to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games as a coach, and in January 2025, the FISC announced Rekabi as the Athlete Role Model for Sport Climbing in Dakar 2026.