Despite Corona: mood barometer before the Kandahar race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is "high"

Those responsible are going into the World Cup women's races on the Kandahar full of confidence.

The weather forecast has improved, the FIS praises the work of the helpers, and the first training session is on Thursday (11.30 a.m.).

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

- The mood barometer among those responsible for the World Cup races in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is currently on "high".

Radiant sun, a finished race slope at Kreuzeck, satisfied officials of the World Ski Federation FIS - organizer heart, what more could you want.

"The mood is relaxed," confirms Florian Fischer.

The FIS race officials arrived in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the morning.

Soon we went up to the Kandahar to get a first impression of the situation on site.

"The course setting is assessed, the first runners go out on the course," emphasizes the OC boss.

The feedback was excellent.

Peter Gerdol, race director for the women's competitions, praised the team's work over the past week and a half.

"Everyone is now looking forward to the first training session," says Fischer.

This will take place this Thursday at 11.30 a.m. on the stage.

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Meeting in the morning: (from left) the OC bosses Martina Betz and Florian Fischer as well as race director Steffi Wild.

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The weather forecast has been steadily improving since last weekend

"You certainly won't drive the second practice session with all your might," Fischer notes.

For the first day of competition, Saturday, overcast weather with very little to no precipitation is announced.

That would mean different conditions for the racers, but they are experienced and know such changes in the weather.

"Friday will be busy, but we're not worried," summarizes Fischer.

"The track is in top condition, the snow doesn't bother it."

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Final work on the Covid test center: The test crews are accommodated in the garage of the Ski Instructors Association.

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Political change of course comes too late for the Speed ​​World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The course correction of politics in terms of spectators for national sporting events in the professional sector comes too late for the OK Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

According to the new rules, at least 25 percent of the capacities could have been used.

"In terms of the basic idea, the decision is certainly positive for the sport," judged the OC chairman.

But for a temporary event like a Ski World Cup, it brings little benefit.

His calculation: “We then have to pay 100 percent for a grandstand, but we may only use it up to 25 percent.

Then I would actually have to quadruple the ticket prices.” And the upper limit of 10,000 fans refers purely to stadiums such as in football or ice hockey.

"Basically, we urgently need standing room." Especially with a view to the men's races at the end of February on the Gudiberg and in the Olympic Ski Stadium.