Winter Games - Wilhelm trains Special Olympics cross-country skiers
Three-time Olympic biathlon champion Kati Wilhelm has prepared 30 cross-country skiers from Thuringia for the national Special Olympics Winter Games. In perfect conditions, the 47-year-old and the athletes with intellectual and multiple disabilities tested the cross-country skiing course in Oberhof, where the cross-country skiing competitions will be held at the Winter Games in Thuringia from January 29 to February 2, 2024.
"I was delighted to train with the Special Olympics athletes today and to pass on my tips as a former competitive athlete. The atmosphere in the team is great, everyone is looking forward to the National Games starting soon," said Kati Wilhelm after the training session.
At the National Winter Games, 900 athletes and unified partners will take part in a total of ten winter sports competitions. During the five days in Erfurt, Oberhof and Weimar, the athletes can qualify for the Special Olympics 2025 Winter World Games in Turin.
Website of Special Olympics Germany
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Kati Wilhelm's commitment to Disabled sports extends beyond the Special Olympics, as she also prepared 30 cross-country skiers from Thuringia for the national Winter Games. The Winter Games in Thuringia, where Kati Wilhelm trains, will feature 10 winter sports competitions for over 900 athletes and unified partners. Kati Wilhelm's participation in the training session for these Special Olympics cross-country skiers further underlines her support for the Winter game events, such as the upcoming 2024 Winter Games in Thuringia.
Source: www.stern.de
