Ski sports highlight am Semmering: Women's World Cup promises exciting races!

Ski sports highlight am Semmering: Women's World Cup promises exciting races!

Semmering, Österreich - The anticipation for the women's World Cup races at Semmering is growing! On December 28th and 29th, 2024, a giant slalom and a slalom are on the program. The slope is excellently prepared, despite the recently milder temperatures, as FIS racing director Markus Mayr confirmed. There are no longer any hurdles on the way to these highly expected competitions that are the highlight in alpine skiing.

Michi Dorfmeister, the Olympic champion and vice president of the Lower Austrian State Kivian Association, is convinced: "There will be great home races, that has to inspire our ladies!" The focus is particularly on local heroes Katharina Huber and Katharina Gallhuber. "I want to see the fire in my eyes and hope that you are going to the podium," continued Dorfmeister. ÖSV Alpin boss Herbert Mandl also emphasizes the importance of the "home races": "Here the girls can prove what they can do", with great potential to impress with great potential.

important preparations

In the run -up to the 15th edition of the event, comprehensive changes were made to improve the experience of the audience. The starting area was shielded from the audience run, the slopes were made wider and the floodlight masts moved. With a budget of 240,000 euros, from which the state of Lower Austria took over 150,000, the organizers are confident that the investments will be profitable. "This is the best advertising," said Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, who speaks of a media added value of over two million euros.

In addition, the ÖSV shows its solidarity commitment: a total of 1000 tickets are awarded to the Lower Austria State Fire Brigade Association in order to honor their use in the latest flood disaster. This step underlines the cohesion that framed the prestigious races. As already announced, the races can be seen live on ORF 1, and the audience can look forward to a gripping annual final in alpine skiing, as also reported Skiweltcup.tv.