15-year-old Amieyra Khoslla sets Indian youth speed climbing record at IFSC World Youth Championships

India’s 15-year-old speed climbing sensation Amieyra Khoslla delivered the performance of her young career by clocking 7.60 seconds at the IFSC World Youth Climbing Championships 2026 in Arco, Italy, finishing sixth in the world while setting a new Indian National Youth Record in speed climbing.

The Delhi climber had already broken her personal best with a timing of 7.74 seconds in the qualification round before bettering it once again with 7.60 seconds in the finals, improving her personal best twice during the same championship.

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Reflecting on her achievement, Amieyra said, “Representing India at the World Youth Climbing Championships has been one of the proudest moments of my life. Setting a new Indian National Youth Record and finishing sixth in the world is a dream come true. Improving my personal best twice at the World Championships has given me the confidence that I can compete with the very best in the world.”

Competing against some of the world’s best young speed climbers, Amieyra’s performance ranks among India’s finest at the World Youth Climbing Championships and marks another significant milestone for Indian sport climbing on the international stage.

Alongside Amieyra, India was represented by Shlok Dadukar, Neil Warke and Rudra Karandikar. Dadukar finished 27th with a timing of 6.76 seconds, Warke placed 35th in 7.33 seconds, while Karandikar ended 44th after clocking 8.47 seconds.

Coach Albert Ok, an internationally renowned Olympic speed climbing coach who has worked with world record holders and elite international athletes, praised the teenager’s rapid progress.

“Amieyra has made truly world-class progress in just a matter of weeks. To see a 15-year-old athlete improve so rapidly and perform on the world stage is a testament to her exceptional talent, discipline and determination. More importantly, she can become a trailblazer who inspires and paves the way for the next generation of Indian speed climbers,” he said.

Her personal coach, Abhishek Mehta, described the performance as the reward for years of dedication.

“Watching her represent India at the World Youth Championships in Arco and clock an outstanding 7.60 seconds is a proud moment – not just because of the result, but because it reflects years of relentless hard work, trust and commitment,” he said.

Before making her mark in speed climbing, Amieyra enjoyed success as a sprinter. She won silver in the 100 metres at the SGFI National School Games 2024, finished fifth in the 60 metres at the Junior National Athletics Championships 2025, owns a 100m personal best of 12.57 seconds, and has been the Delhi State champion in the 60 metres for three consecutive years (2024, 2025 and 2026).