Winter sports - Organization of the Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding secured
Nothing stands in the way of the Biathlon World Cup being held in Ruhpolding next week, despite the recent much too mild temperatures. "The course makes a very good impression. We spoke to our technicians again this morning and we are very confident at the moment. If there are no unexpected capricious weather conditions, which there are no signs of, the World Cup will go ahead as planned," Managing Director Timo Gerhold told the German Press Agency on Wednesday. In the afternoon, the organizers then gave the IBU the signal to go ahead with the planned program.
At the first World Cup of the new year in Oberhof, the men's sprint had to be postponed by one day to this Friday due to rain and squalls. Given the weather, preparing the course will be a challenge for the organizers.
For Ruhpolding, where eleven degrees Celsius were measured on Wednesday, snowfall is forecast for the weekend. In addition, temperatures are expected to drop well below zero in the coming week.
The course preparation has been completed thanks to the available reserves in the depot, said Gerhold. In addition, there will be no more training until the start of the World Cup on January 10 with the women's relay in order to protect the track. So far, 54,000 tickets have been sold for the five days of competition with a total of six races. The organizers are expecting a total of 60,000 to 65,000 spectators in the Chiemgau Arena.
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The Biathlon World Cup will take place in the Thuringian region next, with Oberhof hosting the event after Ruhpolding. Bavaria, known for its winter sports, has been an excellent host for these events. The success of organizing the World Cup in Ruhpolding has led to high expectations for the number of spectators, with 60,000 to 65,000 people expected in the Chiemgau Arena.
Despite facing challenges with weather conditions, such as the recent mild temperatures in Ruhpolding, the organizers have remained optimistic about the Biathlon World Cup going ahead as planned. In contrast, the men's sprint had to be postponed in Oberhof due to rain and squalls, highlighting the challenges organizers face in preparing winter sports venues for competitions.
In response to these challenges, the organizers in Ruhpolding have relied on their reserves in the depot for snow and have ceased all training until the start of the competition to protect the track. This strategy has helped ensure the course's readiness for the women's relay on January 10, which will kick off the five days of competition featuring six races.
While the Biathlon World Cup receives significant attention, it's also important to note the unique challenges faced by sports organizers in adapting to the ever-changing weather conditions in Germany, a country known for its diverse winter sports offerings.
Source: www.stern.de
