Stories of Ambition

Meet six talented young climbers with a shared ambition — taking on the world stage.
With Sport Climbing confirmed as a new Olympic sport for 2020, everything changes. To succeed, they will have to excel in three climbing disciplines: lead, bouldering and speed. JLL is helping these athletes achieve their ambitions by taking them to world-class training facilities in Japan; developing a cutting-edge climbing suit and bringing in Great Britain climbing coach, Ian Dunn.
Will they make it? Discover their stories.

The big competition

Maboo Climbing Gym, Tokyo

After a week of intensive training with Great Britain’s team climbing coach, Ian Dunn, the athletes’ new skills were put to the test. To give the athletes a taste of the upcoming Olympic format, Ian ran a mock competition combining lead, bouldering and speed climbing. Who will win gold?
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The Hard Road

Featuring Siddhi Manerikar

As India’s top-ranked female climber, Siddhi carries the hopes of an entire nation on her shoulders. Will the lack of world-class training facilities in Mumbai sidetrack her ambition?
Read Siddhi's Story

Converging Lines

Featuring Mark Chan

One of Singapore’s brightest climbing talents, Mark Chan is at a crossroads. Can he balance his dream of climbing professionally with his demanding university courses?
Read Mark’s Story

Full Circle

Featuring Karin Kojima

Not your average teenager, Karin is a winner of national youth climbing competitions. She’s got big ambitions, but first she must make the Japanese National Team.
Read Karin’s Story

Need for Speed

Featuring Emmanuel Ryan Paul

With a passion for speed climbing, Emmanuel is already a champion in his native Singapore. To realize his dream he will have to master all the climbing disciplines.
Read Emmanuel’s Story

Under Pressure

Featuring Yau Ka-chun

Hong Kong climbing sensation Ka-chun has relied on his natural talent to see him excel. Now as the pressure mounts, will he meet expectations and achieve his ambition?
Read Ka-chun’s Story

Scaling New Heights

Featuring Ian Dunn

Meet Ian, maker of champions. As the renowned coach of team Great Britain, he’s trained both professional senior and junior climbers. Can he guide our climbers one step closer to achieving their ambitions?
Read Ian's Story

Six Amazing Athletes.
Five Cities. One Big Ambition.

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