We are thrilled to announce that our para-athlete, Hiromi Aoki, has won first place in the Women’s B1 (Visual Impairment) category at the “World Climbing Para Series Salt Lake City 2026”, held from May 15-16, 2026, in Salt Lake City, USA. Following her victory at last year’s World Championships, this latest win once again demonstrates her exceptional skill and dominance in the sport.
VML & Ogilvy Japan will continue to promote an environment where every employee with a diverse background can shine, while deepening our connection with society through the power of sports.

【Hiromi Aoki Profile】
A top athlete who leads the Japanese paraclimbing world and continues to take on the world’s walls. Since discovering paraclimbing 17 years ago, she has consistently competed on the global stage. In 2025, she achieved her long-awaited victory at the Paraclimbing World Championships, a monumental achievement that made her the first Japanese woman to become a world champion. She is also a nationally licensed practitioner of Anma, massage, shiatsu, acupuncture, and moxibustion.
■ Sport: Paraclimbing (Visual Impairment B1 Class)
■ Hometown: Aichi Prefecture
■ Major Competition History:
2014: IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships – 4th Place
2019: IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships – 4th Place
2022: Paraclimbing Japan Series – Winner (B1 Class)
2023: Paraclimbing Japan Series – Winner (B2 Class)
2025: IFSC Paraclimbing World Cup, Salt Lake City – 3rd Place
2025: IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships, Seoul – Winner
2026: IFSC Paraclimbing World Cup, Salt Lake City – Winner (B1 Class)