Mountain Climbing on Tibetan Plateau

There are many special sports in Tibet, located in the southwest frontier, such as archery, horse- racing, track and field and so on. The world- famous is the mountain-climbing developed with the unique high mountain resources. Besides the exceptionally gifted resources, the quick development of the mountain-climbing in Tibet devotes to the support of General Administration of Sport in the aspects of policy, finance, and talent.

The Achievement of the Mountain-climbers in Tibet

85% of the area in Tibet is 4000 meters above sea level. There are 14 peaks more than 8000 meters high in the world, among which there are 9 peaks in China, while there are 5 in Tibet. When referring to the accomplishment of the mountain-climbing in China, the mountain- climbers in Tibet have become a glorious team. At first, they climbed 14 peaks more than 8000 meters high, such as Qomolangma and Qiao Geli peak. They created new records of mountain-climbing in the world. In 2003, they joined the memorizing activity of the 50 anniversary of human's first climbing of Qomolangma and it succeeded. In 2005, they joined the activity of measuring the height of Qomolangma again held by State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, gaining the new figure of 8844.13 meters. In 2008 Olympic Games, Tibet sent about 200 climbers to do the torch relay. And they undertook the activities of torch relay, road-building, transporting things, guarding and so on. Among the 72 Qomolangma climbers, there are 17 climbers who did the torch relay in Qomolangma.

Up to now, 387 mountain- climbers in Tibet have climbed 8000 meters high mountains including Qomolangma. 23 climbers have become international master climbers. In May this year, the Tibetan climbers succeeded rescuing two Spanish climbers from 7900 meters and 8000 meters above the sea level.

During the process of flourishing development of mountain-climbing in Tibet, the mountain-climbing management center of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping coordinately opened the mountains, and first earned money in sports system, and earned large amount of foreign earnings.

The Devotion of the Mountain- climbing Center of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping

In order to enrich the connotation of mountain- climbing in Tibet, the mountain- climbing center of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping gradually popularized rock climbing, the outdoor sport of mountain, and the healthy mountain –climbing of the public. In 2004 and 2009, the center separately organized the rock climbing competition in the plateau. The mountain- climbing center also mainly supported Qinghai and Sichuan. For example, Qinghai held rock climbing championships and rock climbing world cup. Many lovers come to Yuzhu peak and some famous mountains in Sichuan because of the vigorous conduction.

Because China lacks high-level talents of organizing competitions, doing exercises the whole nation, planning activities, and developing market, 10 years ago, the mountain- climbing center of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping made the famous enterprises support them, and opened the mountain- climbing schools which are already famous outside. Thus the children at agro-pasture areas can learn the skill of mountain- climbing and they also improve the popularity of the mountain- climbing talents in Tibet. Nowadays, among the first learners, many have become famous mountain guide and leader, such as Awang Luobu, who have climbed Qomolangma for 5 times. They offered high quality service for the adventurous activities of peak- climbing.

The Efforts Made by Tibet

Geji Zuoga from the Sports Administration of Tibet Autonomous Region says: in the planning of Tibetan sports, the development of special sports industry of plateau is a direction. To 2020, the Tibetan mountain-climbing tries best to be the lead in the international climbing field. Tibet should develop and nurture 2-3 brands, and try to gain the international level.

It is a lightspot of Tibetan sports industry to make full use of the mountain and plateau resources. The Tibetan Mountain-climbing Association has received 700 mountain-climbing teams and 12000 mountain-climbing lovers, getting good economic and social benefits.

Quite a part of these devote to the effort of the mountain- climbing center of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping. They are good at cooperate in the world, and they have wide international view, and they also have close international contact ion.

Besides, Lhasa also held 2 terms of car buildup match from Lhasa to Katmandu, 4 terms of Lhasa international marathon halfway challenge competition, 9 terms of mountain-climbing meeting, which explores a way to develop Tibetan brand matches.

The Expectation for the Future Work of Helping Tibet

Li Zhixin, the famous mountain-climber, has expectation for the future work of helping Tibet.

To provide timely support and service for the mountain- climbing requirements of Tibet, the examination and approval of the foreigners' mountain-climbing

-to help cultivate talents for Tibetan mountain-climbing, such as continue cooperating with the colleges, and supporting Tibetan mountain-climbing schools, training instructors for exercises of the whole nation, guides of high peaks, leaders, referees and coaches. These can enhance the talents' training and communications, and they will give them 2-3 times' opportunities to study abroad ot train every year.

To enhance the construction of the rescuing, training bases of mountain-climbing. Since this year, they start constructing the rescuing system of mountains and outdoor. The first 3 training centers were built in Tibet, Sichuanand Qinghai. Besides, they also raise money for the construction of bases and for training specialized talents.

To create big brand activities for mountain-climbing outdoor activities. They publicize Tibetan mountains, cluture and tourism resources, and promote leisure mountain-climbing activities, and actively develop leisure entertainments with plateau features.

After the fifth meeting of Chinese Party Central Committee and the State Council, various areas and fields support Tibet at a further step. In the near future, with the help of the sports field, it is quite possible to realize the imagination of Tibetan sports development.