World Cup women's race in Lienz: Finito! Future uncertain!
World Cup women's race in Lienz: Finito! Future uncertain!
Lienz, Österreich - On March 28, 2025, the decision was announced that no women's World Cup races will take place in Lienz. The Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) has decided to carry out the competitions in a new place. The last women's World Cup in Lienz took place in December 2023, the next appointment would have been scheduled for December 2025.
The main cause of this decision is the lack of planning security regarding the Hochstein ski area. ÖSV managing director Christian Scherer said that there is no written document for the restart of the ski area. The Hochstein causes significant losses of around 400,000 euros every year. The Supervisory Board of the Lienzer Bergbahnen has already decided to hire winter operation. This development caused significant criticism from the Mayor of Lienz, Elisabeth Blanik, especially with regard to the financial consequences and the future of the location.
perspectives and possible return of the races
The ÖSV, however, has emphasized that a return of the races to Lienz is not excluded, provided that the framework conditions are improved. In the coming years, this could lead to a re -judgment of the situation, depending on the economic development and the future of the ski area.
women's race in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Ideal weather and slopes are expected for the upcoming races. Goggia and her teammate Federica Brignone are considered favorites for this prestigious competition. In the second departure training, Goggia dominated with the best time, while Brignone achieved the best time of the day in the first training session. Meanwhile, a fall of Lindsey Vonn caused excitement in the first departure training, but it was able to go to the finish.
nadine, who won the Super-G in the Austrian Zauchensee, also shows strong performances and makes a name in the European Cup. The women's first departure training in Cortina took place on January 16, 2025, with a planned start at 11:00 a.m.
Developments in Lienz and the preparations in Cortina d’Ampezzo show the dynamic character of skiing and the challenges with which both organizers and athletes are confronted. The fans can be excited to see how the situation in Lienz will develop and who will ultimately take the medals home in Cortina.
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