Rock climbing rescheduled due to adverse weather at National Games

XI'AN, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Rock climbing scheduled for Saturday has been suspended until Sunday due to sustained rainfall here at China's 14th National Games.

"The rock would be too slippery for athletes to climb," explained Cheng Ying, chief referee of rock climbing.

Just like the agriculture, outdoor competitive sports is also susceptible to weather - heavy rain or snow, strong wind or thick smog may a