Another rejection because of Corona: In May, it will not be decided on the location of the 2025 Alpine Ski World Cup. Garmisch-Partenkirchen must fear longer.
Peter Fischer has just received the news: The ski world association FIS is postponing its congress in Thailand planned for May due to the corona crisis. There, the officials would also have chosen the location for the 2025 Alpine World Ski Championships - as is well known, the German Ski Association with Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an applicant. Fischer, head of the German application, reacted calmly to the decision on Friday evening. "For me it was long overdue." It had been clear in his eyes that neither the congress venue nor the timing could be held. "The decision comes four weeks too late." After all, up to 1,500 men and women from all over the world take part - currently unthinkable.
When will the FIS Congress be rescheduled for the World Cup decision?
Now the question arises: When will the meeting be rescheduled? This remained open. The target for a new appointment was given this autumn on Friday. Fischer also considers this plan to be unrealistic. Because in order to organize everything, book flights and reserve a hotel, you need a lead time. About three months, estimates Fischer. If you assume a congress in October, the date must be in August. "I think that is hardly feasible."
In addition to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the competitors Saalbach-Hinterglemm and Crans-Montana also have to wait longer for a decision.
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