Hannawald speaks of "alibi tour" for female ski jumpers

Winter sports - Hannawald speaks of "alibi tour" for female ski jumpers

Former world-class ski jumper Sven Hannawald does not yet want to talk about half a Four Hills Tournament in view of the two ski jumping competitions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf around the turn of the year.

"I can't do anything by halves," the 49-year-old told the German Press Agency. Hannawald added: "I'm not talking about half a tour, but about jumping in Garmisch. I'm not talking about the tour yet."

The last German tour winner to date, who won the event with the traditional venues of Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck and Bischofshofen in 2002, also said: "If there is a women's tour, then it's the original one. It starts in Oberstdorf and ends in Bischofshofen. I don't think much of setting up an alibi tour and then doing things all over the place."

The ski jumpers have been hoping for a Four Hills Tournament for years. So far, however, organizational problems have prevented it from being held. This year, the jumpers will compete for the first time on December 30th in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and on New Year's Day in Oberstdorf. The event runs under the name "Two Nights Tour".

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1. Sven Hannawald, the former world-class ski jumper from Germany, expressed his stance on the ongoing discussion about a half Four Hills Tournament, stating that he only considers a full tour that starts in Oberstdorf and ends in Bischofshofen.
2. Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany, and Oberstdorf in Allgäu will host the female ski jumpers for the first time this season, with competitions scheduled for December 30th and New Year's Day, respectively.
3. Austria, not to be left out, also has its own reputation in the world of Winter sports, particularly in Nordic skiing, attracting fans from all over the globe.
4. The "Two Nights Tour" is the name chosen for the combined event, which will take place with the participation of ski jumpers from various nations, eager to showcase their skills.
5. As a proud product of Bavaria, Hannawald valued the authenticity of a Four Hills Tour, questioning the appropriateness of setting up an alternate tour and conducting events haphazardly.
6. With the tour stopping in both Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf, the female ski jumpers have an excellent opportunity to prove their prowess and possibly follow in the footsteps of legendary athletes such as Sven Hannawald.
7. The German ski jumping scene has a rich history, boasting esteemed athletes like Hannawald, who continues to be an inspiration to many in the world of Winter sports, both within and beyond German borders.

Source: www.stern.de