But the sport is still young — which is a great thing, said Mark Kozak, president of the Alberta Climbing Association. Calgary's proximity to the mountains, combined with a young population, means that there's potential for future Olympic prospects. "The fact of the matter is climbing is a very young sport," said Kozak. Evan Lau is one Calgarian who will be following the Olympic climbing debut. Growing communityWith sport climbing now an Olympic event, Mark Kozak said the Alberta Climbing Association is looking forward to a surge in interest in addition to their already growing numbers.

Source: CBC News August 02, 2021 12:56 UTC