A Successful First Collaboration Between VOGO and EP Climbing
Last weekend, the 2026 Chamonix Climbing World Cup brought together the world’s top climbers in an iconic setting in the heart of the French Alps. For the event, VOGO and EP Climbing, two companies within the ABEO Group, combined their expertise to support the organization of this international competition.
While EP Climbing provided the official walls for the speed and difficulty competitions, VOGO deployed its video judging solution to assist officials in their decision-making throughout the event.
Technology to Support Officials
High-level climbing competitions require quick, accurate, and fair decisions. In disciplines where a few hundredths of a second or a single move can make all the difference, video is a valuable decision-making tool.
Through its video review solution, VOGO enables referees to review plays when necessary, helping to ensure consistent decisions while maintaining the flow of the games.
This technology integrates easily into the organization of sporting events and meets the requirements of international competitions.
Complementarity within the ABEO Group
This first collaboration demonstrates how the ABEO Group’s various areas of expertise complement one another.
By combining EP Climbing’s industry-leading facilities with the video technologies developed by VOGO, organizers benefit from comprehensive support that promotes:
- the integrity of competitions;
- supporting officials in their decision-making;
- operational efficiency;
- security at sporting events;
- a better experience for athletes, referees, and organizers.
This synergy demonstrates the ABEO Group’s ability to offer innovative solutions tailored to major international sporting events.
VOGO would like to extend its warmest thanks to World Climbing, the French Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (FFME), and the City of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for their trust and for organizing this latest edition of the Chamonix Climbing World Cup. We are proud to have contributed to the smooth running of this international event by applying our technological expertise to support judging and ensure fair competition.
