World Cup - Mini tour as a "consolation": female ski jumpers in Garmisch
Katharina Schmid spoke of a"consolation prize". For the three-time ski jumping world champion, however, the Two Nights Tour, which the organizers like to abbreviate as "TNT", should be more than that. It is also the next step on the road to equality with the men. First two stops, then soon four: that's the plan of Schmid and Co. who will be competing in the newly designed format for the first time in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Saturday (17:45/ARD and Eurosport).
"I'm really looking forward to the Two Nights Tour, even if it's not yet a Four Hills Tournament for us - I almost can't hear myself say it anymore. Hopefully it will still be two great competitions. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is on the calendar for us for the first time, we've never had a World Cup there before," said Schmid, formerly Althaus, before the start. In addition, the New Year's competition in Oberstdorf is something special.
The German team has to improve considerably after a false start. "Our athletes are all in good spirits. We took another look at what didn't work so well at the first two World Cups. We worked on the jumping technique accordingly," said coach Thomas Juffinger. Before Christmas, 6500 tickets had been sold for both competitions together. However, the organizers are expecting a large number of sales at the box offices.
Data on the event Status in the overall World Cup DSV information on ski jumping
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- Despite the absence of a Four Hills Tournament, women's ski jumpers are eager for the Two Nights Tour in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, their first World Cup in the city.
- Katharina Schmid, a three-time world champion, sees the Tour as more than a "consolation prize", but a step towards equality with male counterparts.
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf, renowned for winter sports, are included in the women's World Cup calendar for the first time.
- Coach Thomas Juffinger expressed optimism, stating that the team has worked on their jumping technique after disappointing performances in the initial World Cups.
- In Garmisch and Oberstdorf, ARD and Eurosport will broadcast the women's ski jumping competitions, offering international audiences a chance to witness the performances.
- Nordic skiing events in Bavaria attract a large audience, with organizers expecting high sales at the box offices.
- Katharina Schmid, now known as Schmid after marrying Althaus, expressed anticipation before the event, emphasizing the significance of these new opportunities.
- The Attendance data for the women's World Cup and DSV ski jumping information are available online for those eager to follow the progress of the sport's top performers, including Katharina Schmid.
Source: www.stern.de
