Rainer Pariasek: Ski World Cup star with heart and humor in Saalbach!
Experience the highlights of the 2025 World Ski Championships in Saalbach and his special relationship with the fans in the LAOLA1 interview with Rainer Pariasek.
Rainer Pariasek: Ski World Cup star with heart and humor in Saalbach!
The Alpine Ski World Championships 2025 in Saalbach-Hinterglemm is the sporting highlight of the year in Austria and an event that takes place from February 4th to 16th. The anticipation for a great event, which represents the first World Cup in Alpine skiing in Austria since 2013 in Schladming, has expired. ORF, as the most important media partner, will broadcast the competitions live with an impressive technical team and up to 56 cameras. Coverage is in high definition and includes comprehensive programming to give fans an unforgettable experience. ORF's direction and technology are responsible for providing the best perspectives, including drone and helmet cameras, as ORF program director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz explained.
Rainer Pariasek in the spotlight
The popular ORF presenter Rainer Pariasek, who has been working in alpine skiing since 1996, reports directly from the finish area, where he is enthusiastic about the successes of the Austrian athletes. In an interview with LAOLA1 Pariasek explained that the work is made easier by the success of the local ski team. His popularity among fans results from his authentic nature and his extensive knowledge of the sport. He also dismissed rumors that he had been banned from the World Cup studio. “I was neither demoted nor banished,” said Pariasek. “The decision to change reporting means I have more free time.”
In order to meet viewer demand and offer a comprehensive experience, ORF provides numerous additional formats. From January 21, 2025, a diverse supporting program will be launched that includes documentaries, interviews and live analyses. Also about AustriaList you received information about the comprehensive live coverage that covers the entire World Cup. With the help of social media, streaming offers and special programs, viewers should be able to be fully involved in the action and experience the highlights of the competitions up close.