Poland prepares for the first-ever FIS Snowboard World Cup event in Krynica
Jul 19, 2023·Alpine Snowboard
The International Ski Federation (FIS) recently carried out a site inspection in Krynica, Poland, setting the stage for the country's first-ever FIS Snowboard World Cup event in the parallel discipline, scheduled for the 2023/24 season.
FIS Race Director Uwe Beier emphasized the potential of the selected location, saying, "We've chosen a venue for the first-ever FIS Snowboard World Cup in Krynica, which presents tremendous potential. With a high-quality slope, robust lift infrastructure, and superb snowmaking, it certainly promises an exciting event.”
The Krynica venue has gained significant support from a mountain development company investing heavily in Polish resorts. They are contributing to not only the site's infrastructure but also developing hotel facilities, indicating a strong future for snowboarding in Poland.
"We're particularly pleased to see the investment by the mountain development company into Polish resorts. This is a testament to the growth and potential we envision for the years ahead," Beier added.
The FIS is excited about Poland hosting this inaugural World Cup event. The local organizers' enthusiasm and ambition have fueled optimism for a successful event. Beier stated, "We're thrilled to have Poland hosting an inaugural event for the World Cup. The enthusiasm and ambition of the organizers, who not only value the event but are also keen on growing it, makes us confident about the success of this premiere.”
The selection of Poland as a host nation is a testament to its robust snowboarding program, led by the Polish Ski Association. The program's effectiveness was highlighted at the Bakuriani 2023 World Championships in Georgia, where Aleksandra Krol earned a bronze medal and Michal Kwiatkowski became the World Champion in the parallel giant slalom.
Beier praised Poland's dedication, stating, "Poland's steady commitment to its high-performance snowboarding program, complemented by quality coaching, has reaped rewards and resulted in their status as a World Cup organizer on our tour. We see this as a remarkable achievement.”
Poland has previously demonstrated its hosting abilities through successful European Cup events in the past years. Now, as it prepares for its inaugural snowboard World Cup competitions in the 2023/24 season, we anticipate an exciting event, placing Poland firmly on the global snowboarding map.
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