Neureuther demands radical security offensive in ski racing!

Neureuther demands radical security offensive in ski racing!

Wengen, Schweiz - Felix Neureuther, the former ski star, gave alarming insights into the current Situation of ski racing. He demands a rethink in relation to the safety of the athletes, especially after a terrifying record of 21 injured speed drivers this season. "Something has to happen," said Neureuther, clear and urged to say goodbye to those responsible to say goodbye to new rules. He spoke out to regulate the races more strictly, for example by introducing uniform suits in the speed disciplines to reduce speed. "Something has to happen to the next season, we need our stars, we need our faces," said the ARD expert on the race weekend in Wengen, as on krone.at reports.

necessary changes required

Neureuther is not only in his warning. FIS race director Markus Waldner also expresses serious concerns about the security situation: "It is not five to twelve, but five after twelve". He emphasizes that the critical material equipment of the athletes may already operate on the limit. "Something really has to happen, short -term and long -term. We have to turn every screw a bit," Waldner also demands. These unpleasant topics overshadowed the opening of the Alpine World Cup in Sölden, which was already faced with numerous challenges in the first competitions.

In addition, Neureuther also criticizes the early start of the season: he advocates that the Ski World Cup should only begin in mid to the end of November to increase the interest of the population. "This early professionalization of sport sells a lot of children," explains Neureuther and demands a ban on stick training in the summer months, which could bring many advantages for both athletes and the environment. "But this urgently needs changes - and quickly," the experienced athlete underview. The concerns about the increasing CO2 emissions through travel in summer should also be taken seriously, such as gmx.at