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Trouble at Ski World Cup: German coach rages about "completely stupid program"

2023-02-14T12:58:59.209Z


Germany only plays a supporting role at the World Ski Championships in France. To make matters worse, there are now problems because of the program.


Germany only plays a supporting role at the World Ski Championships in France.

To make matters worse, there are now problems because of the program.

Courchevel – From a German perspective, the World Ski Championships in France are not yet going according to plan.

The DSV team has not yet won a single medal (as of February 14, 1 p.m.).

Maybe it works better in the second week?

Either way, it's clear: Valentine's Day will be stressful for Black-Red-Gold.

Because in the best sporting case, the Germans have major logistical problems this Tuesday: With the team format and the qualification for the individual parallel races, there are two competitions on the program.

Trouble at the World Ski Championships: Schwaiger rages about "completely stupid program"

"It's laid out in an interesting way.

I'm curious to see how it all turns out in terms of time," said technology specialist Lena Dürr in advance.

Men's national coach Christian Schwaiger put it a little more clearly and spoke of a "completely stupid program".

The team competition begins at 12:15 p.m. in Méribel, and the qualification for the individual race begins at 5:30 p.m. in Courchevel.

"If we assume that we'll perform at the front, then you'll be in Méribel by two-thirty.

If we want to do this sport seriously, there is actually no reason to do such a program,” criticized Schwaiger.

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DSV trainer Christian Schwaiger does not agree at all with the appointment.

© GEPA Pictures / Imago

Ski World Cup: Pure stress for Germany - "Have to see whether you're faster on skis or by car""

How do you get from A to B as quickly as possible?

This question occupied those responsible in the German Ski Association on Monday.

"We have to see whether you're faster on skis or by car," said Schwaiger.

The service people also have to be in Courchevel in time to prepare the skis again.

“It will be extremely tight time management.

There really isn't any room for manoeuvre,” said Schwaiger.

One person who has already put his stamp on this World Ski Championships and can therefore be totally relaxed is Marco Odermatt.

He won gold in the downhill on Sunday and was well celebrated afterwards.

In the evening, the Swiss then had a TV appearance, which he did "a bit over-intoxicated".

(akl/dpa)

List of rubrics: © GEPA Pictures / Imago

Source: merkur

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