Sport lead climbing is on the short list for the 2020 Olympics. According to
Climbing Magazine, the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) met in Switzerland with the International Olympic Committee Program Commission on December 19 to make its final pitch for inclusion. Sport lead climbing is in competition with six other sports: baseball/softball, karate, roller sports, squash, wakeboarding, and
wushu. A decision on the matter is expected in September 2013.
