Ski jumping - What do the officials say about the women's tour?
There are two stops in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf, but there is not yet a Four Hills Tournament for women in its original format: after the start of the Two Nights Tour, discussions about equal rights in ski jumping continue. "The discussion has been going on for many, many years," said Sports Director Horst Hüttel for the German Ski Association (DSV) on the debates. He sees the shortened tour with two jumps as a kind of start.
"We have been thinking about how we can get this ball rolling. I think this is a good first step. Two World Cup competitions at two privileged locations at a privileged time when soccer is taking a break. Let's wait and see," said Hüttel. The official did not want to commit to a specific year when the tour with all four venues would be included in the program.
That also depends on the Austrians. For the federation, it is clear that Austria would first jump in Innsbruck and then in Bischofshofen. "For us, the only definite option is for the tour to take place in the same order as for the men," said Mario Stecher, Sports Director for Ski Jumping and Combined. One major problem is still the lack of floodlights at the Bergisel in Innsbruck, which are unlikely to be introduced before 2026.
In Germany, the two venues were swapped. When the men around Andreas Wellinger were in Oberstdorf, the women were in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. On New Year's Day it will be the other way around. On Saturday, 3500 spectators were on site at the large Olympic hill. Before Christmas, the organizers had expected a much larger box office.
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- Despite the absence of a traditional Four Hills Tournament, women in ski jumping are still pushing for equal rights and opportunities, as evidenced by the Two Nights Tour in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf.
- The German Ski Association (DSV) acknowledges the ongoing discussion on equality in ski jumping, with Sports Director Horst Hüttel viewing the shortened tour as a potential starting point.
- Despite the positive steps taken, Horst Hüttel remains cautious about committing to a specific year for the inclusion of a full Four Hills Tournament in the women's program, depending on Austria's involvement.
- For the Austrian federation, the tour would ideally follow the same sequence as the men's, with the women jumping in Innsbruck and then Bischofen.
- One major obstacle to inclusion is the lack of floodlights at the Bergisel in Innsbruck, which are not expected to be introduced until 2026.
- In Germany, venue arrangements for men and women in the Four Hills Tournament differ as the men compete in Oberstdorf while the women participate in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with roles reversing on New Year's Day.
- The women's event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen saw a strong turnout of 3500 spectators at the large Olympic hill, although organizers had initially anticipated a larger box office revenue before Christmas.
Source: www.stern.de
