Puchner is fighting for World Cup chance: setbacks and new hope in Saalbach

Puchner is fighting for World Cup chance: setbacks and new hope in Saalbach

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - The Salzburg ski racer Mirjam Puchner showed a bright spot yesterday in her more mixed World Cup season. Puchner, who has often had difficulty in the past races, took first place during departure training in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. "Mirjam did it very well today. This is certainly good for self-confidence, even for the rest of the team," praised women's head coach Roland Assinger the performance of the athlete. Despite her last health problems, including flu, Puchner is optimistic and looks hopefully at the upcoming races. "I have a pleasure. It wasn't that easy in the past few weeks," she explained relieved.

challenges and hopes for the WM

The training brings new motivation for Puchner, who still has to be careful. The athlete will not be able to start in the Super-G next Thursday due to her previous season performance. "Nobody is happy to miss a race at the home World Cup. But the others were better, I have accepted that," she said frustrated. Assinger and Puchner are now hoping for an internal qualification for the World Cup that is currently running in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. The trainer emphasizes that Puchner's skills in the special conditions of the route could be an advantage and sees them as one of the logical candidates for the World Cup nomination.

The competition is strong. The athletes such as Ricarda Haaser and Laura Hütter also show promising performances in training. Haaser described her progress as a "great increase" and was determined to take advantage of her chances. In the men's decisions, the decisions of the Nightrace spectacles in Schladming and Garmisch-Partenkirchen will soon be waiting for the nomination for the World Cup tickets, such as Salzburg24.at reported.