Jamshedpur: Iranian athlete Sarina Ghaffari has won the gold medal at the 2024 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Youth Asian Championship in Jamshedpur, India. Ghaffari secured gold in the Boulder category at the 2024 edition of the Youth Asian Championship on Friday, showcasing her exceptional climbing skills and bringing pride to her nation. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Ghaffari's achievement was complemented by her fellow Iranian teammate Sara Zarezadeh, who reached fifth place in the final round of the competition. In this age group and category, Japanese climbers claimed both the second and third positions, marking a strong presence in the event. In addition to Ghaffari's success, another Iranian climber, Mahdisa Hamidnezhad, also made a notable impression by winning a silver medal at the championship. Japanese climber Saaya Ishikuro clinched the gold medal in this event, while an athlete from Indonesia took home the bronze medal. The IFSC Asian Youth Sport Climbing Champ ionship 2024, recognized as Asia's largest sport climbing event, is being held at the TSAF Sport Climbing Academy, JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur. The competition runs from November 14 to 17, drawing young athletes from across the continent. Iran has demonstrated a strong commitment to the championship by sending a team of 11 athletes to compete in various categories, highlighting the country's investment in developing talent in sport climbing.