Overview

• South Korea’s Dohyun Lee edged out Spain’s Alberto Ginés for the men’s gold while Japan’s Satone Yoshida claimed bronze and Annie Sanders took the women’s title ahead of Italy’s Laura Rogora and American Brooke Raboutou.
• More than 40,000 fans filled the Alcobendas fairgrounds over three days, creating an energetic home crowd that athletes and organizers lauded.
• Alberto Ginés said he felt liberated after shedding performance pressure in front of family and friends and highlighted the impact of community support.
• Japanese selector Yasui Hiroshi attributed Satone Yoshida’s podium finish and the team’s strong showing to improved communication and cohesion among athletes.
• Organizers and national federations announced plans to expand training pipelines and invest in new climbing facilities to nurture Spain’s emerging talent.