ÖSV women ready for ski World Cup: hopes for medals increase!

ÖSV women ready for ski World Cup: hopes for medals increase!

Austria's ski ladies are ready to shine at the upcoming World Ski Championship in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Head coach Roland Assinger is optimistic that his team will show a strong performance despite Nina Ortlieb's serious injury. In an interview, he explained that the chances of medals are particularly promising in slalom and in the speed disciplines. "We are basically better positioned in the slalom," said Assinger in his statement, emphasizes the necessary anticipation for the important competitions.

healthy competition and promising athletes

The favorites for the departure and the Super-G include Cornelia Hütter, Ricarda Haaser, Mirjam Puchner, Ariane Rädler and Stephanie Venier. Assinger plans to rely on the proven strength of Hütter, who has already won two victories this season. The tensions for the last starting places are high, especially after Katharina Gallhuber fought back after an injury gap. Assinger admitted that the decision for Gallhuber and against Franziska Gritsch was made on the basis of the speed point. "There is a chance of a medal for every competition," assured the trainer, while he focused on the Speed ​​team, which has already proven that it can drive on the podium, such as Press reported.

A highlight will be the new team combination competition, which Assinger considers particularly exciting. With several training sessions on the World Cup slope, the ÖSV women could even have a small home advantage here. Assinger commented optimistically and said that "going out with a medal would be nice. For the whole team, for all of Austria, for the whole 'home of casual'". All of this shows that the ÖSV women are willing to demonstrate their strength and fighting spirit at the World Cup, and are expected to deliver a good show, as well as Krone