Snow deficiency chaos: Para-Ski-WM in Marburg ensures outrage!

In a dramatic turning point of the Para-ski-WM in Marburg, several competitions had to be canceled due to acute snow. The departure, the Super-G and the super combination are affected, which the organizers and athletes have made alike. Originally, the technology competitions should take place from Saturday to Tuesday, but those responsible are under pressure to bring the event in some form. Critics agree: this chaos was already foreseeable in advance!

The problems at the venue

The selection of the venue for this championship was turbulent right from the start. While the FIS first caught China as the destination, Italy was soon mentioned as the new event location before Marburg was finally fixed in December 2024. This unclear planning has contributed to the current situation, in which many athletes are dissatisfied and the circumstances criticized sharply, reports the The Para-Ski-WM 2025, which should take place in Maribor from February 4th to 11th, is an important step on the way to the Paralympics in Milano Cortina 2026. The organizers are now required to find a solution that can guarantee the execution of the event in view of the adverse conditions. Last week the Super-G was deleted on Wednesday and the Alpine Combination on Thursday, which further increases the tension and expectation in the ski community.