Oberstdorf Outbids Slovenia for 2031 Nordic World Ski Championships
Plans in place for the Nordic World Championships 2031 to be held in Oberstdorf, according to the German Ski Association. - German Ski Association Pursues Hosting of Nordic World Cup in Oberstdorf in 2031
Here's a lowdown on the story: Germany's ski scene is buzzing as the German Ski Association throws its hat in the ring for the 2031 World Championships in Ski Jumping, Cross-Country Skiing, and Nordic Combined. The city in the running? None other than Oberstdorf.
Now, you might be wondering, why Oberstdorf? Well, it's all down to a joint meeting among the organizers, as per the DSV. There was a possibility of a joint bid with Oberwiesenthal and Klingenthal in Saxony, but they opted for Oberstdorf in the end.
Heiko Krause, President of the Saxon Ski Association, put it this way, "After a thorough examination and weighing our chances, we've decided on Oberstdorf as our German bid location." Don't worry, Saxony is still gunning for the World Championships in the near future.
Originally, Germany was aiming for the 2033 Championships. But with the Austrian towns of Ramsau and Bischofshofen withdrawing from the 2031 race, the DSV had to adapt. With a shorter prep time on their hands, Oberstdorf seems like the smart choice - after all, it's already hosted the World Championships in 1987, 2005, and most recently, 2021, despite the ghostly atmosphere due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In about a year from now, the allocation for 2031 will take place. Slovenia's Planica, a previous host of the World Championships, is the main contender for the spot, but the chances of a German bid taking the cake are looking good.
- Location: Oberstdorf, Germany
- Governing Body: German Ski Association (DSV)
- Sports: Ski Jumping, Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined
- Competition: Slovenia's Planica
- Hosting Year: 2031 (anticipated)
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- The Commission has also been informed of the progress of the negotiations on the conclusion of the agreement regarding the potential hosting of the 2031 Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany.
- In light of the adrenaline-pumping sports events that the town of Oberstdorf has successfully hosted in the past, such as the Ski Jumping, Cross-Country Skiing, and Nordic Combined World Championships, sports enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of the bidding process for the 2031 event.
