Aditya Tri Syahria Set Asian Games Climbing Record
The athlete recorded a 4.62-second time to surpass the previous record in the men's speed climbing qualification.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Track & Field
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Aditya Tri Syahria set a new Asian Games record in the men's speed climbing qualification round with a time of 4.62 seconds. The performance secured his advancement to the upcoming quarterfinals at the Portmesse Nagoya Exhibition Hall in Aichi, Japan.
Why it matters
This record-breaking achievement redefines the speed benchmark for Asian Games climbing competition. Syahria's performance highlights the rapid progression of athlete times in the sport of speed climbing.
Syahria set the new benchmark of 4.62 seconds, comfortably beating the prior record of 4.95 seconds previously held by Veddriq Leonardo. Other top qualifiers included Jianguo Long at 4.64 seconds and Shouhong Chu at 4.67 seconds.
The players
Aditya Tri Syahria
He is the athlete who set the new Asian Games record in the men's speed climbing qualification.
Veddriq Leonardo
He is a professional speed climber who previously held the Asian Games record at 4.95 seconds.
Jianguo Long
He is a competitive speed climber who finished the qualification round in second place.
Shouhong Chu
He is a speed climber who secured the third-place position during the qualification round.
Damir Toktarov
He is a speed climbing athlete who finished the qualification round in fourth place.
The details
Competing in Lane A at the Portmesse Nagoya Exhibition Hall, Syahria achieved the record on his fourth attempt. His qualification session also included a false start on his second attempt before he secured the top seed.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Aditya Tri Syahria set the new record.
October 1, 2026: Men's speed quarterfinals are scheduled to occur.
October 3, 2023: Veddriq Leonardo set the previous record.
Season Trajectory
This record-breaking qualification round reshapes the competitive landscape heading into the final stages of the Asian Games. It elevates Syahria to the frontrunner position while challenging the established dominance of veteran competitors like Veddriq Leonardo.
Syahria enters the quarterfinals as the top-seeded competitor with a clear speed advantage over the remaining field. His 4.62-second time establishes him as the athlete to beat in the upcoming bracket matchups.
The takeaway
Consistent speed improvement remains the primary driver of success in modern competitive climbing. Fans should note how false starts and lane adjustments remain critical factors in high-pressure qualifying rounds.
What happens next
The men's speed climbing quarterfinals are scheduled to take place on October 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing competitions, visit the Track & Field section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TEMPO.
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