Austria as an outsider: Ski World Cup in Saalbach is just around the corner!

Austria as an outsider: Ski World Cup in Saalbach is just around the corner!

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - The anticipation for the 2025 Ski World Cup in Saalbach-Hinterglemm is huge. The 48th World Ski Championship will be opened on February 4, and exciting competitions are imminent. While the organizers rely on excellent weather conditions and perfect logistics, the reality for the Austrian Ski team is different. As

competitions and favorites

A total of eleven titles are awarded during the World Cup, including five for women and men and a team event. The team combination, which consists of departure and slalom, is new to the program. This exciting new discipline will attract additional attention, while the traditional alpine combination is deleted in singles. How Sportschau.de noted, the expectations are also made to the German athletes High, especially with the slalom specialists. Lena Dürr and Linus Straßer could certainly become medal applicants, while Kira Weidle-Winkelmann has a chance of precious metal again after her silver medal in 2021.

The favorite role is clearly located at Marco Odermatt from Switzerland, which will compete in several disciplines. However, the competitive pressure is great, and US star Mikaela Shiffrin will not be underestimated, despite her injury. From the defending champions to the great challenges to the new regulations and formats-the 2025 Ski-WM promises pure tension. The fans should look forward to a spectacular sports festival and still keep the footsteps of the past in mind.