Recall that the Japanese canceled the Ski Jumping World Cup in Sapporo due to a new mutation of the coronavirus called “Omicron”. As a result, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has to find a replacement. The Polish Ski Association, which wants to invite the best ski jumpers in the world to the Beskids again, has declared its accession. – By the end of the week, the FIS will consider the candidacy of the Vistula – we read in the communication.
Earlier reports suggested that this would be a debut in the highest-ranking competition. However, the complex does not meet the conditions and it would take too long to prepare it for. – Sandro Pertille told us that the FIS does not want to find replacements for the three competitions at all costs. Two are enough and we decided to choose this option – said Jan Winkiel, secretary general of PZN in an interview with the portal.
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However, Germany may stand in the way of Poles. According to information provided by “inSJders”, it is likely Titisee-Neustadt. – They submitted a candidacy to have Sapporo canceled at the same time women’s and men’s competitions, without splitting – we read on Twitter. The Polish Ski Association does not propose to organize women’s competitions, so Titisee-Neustadt becomes the leader in the race to replace Sapporo and Zao, and the jumpers were to fight him.
Taking over the competitions by our western neighbors may mean bad news for Polish jumpers. Apoloniusz that the organization of the competition in Wisła could have a positive impact on the team of Doleżal before the Olympics. – Such competitions at home will make them feel better here, they will not have to travel to Austria or Germany. It will also be possible to return home faster after the competitions. However, if these competitions were not to take place in place of Sapporo, it would be the most advantageous situation for everyone – emphasized the president of PZN.
The World Cup competitions in Sapporo are scheduled for January 21-23, 2022. The decision on the replacement of the FIS is to be made this week.
Source: Sport
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