Riding the Slopes: Oberstdorf's Shot at the 2031 Nordic World Ski Championships
Oberstdorf's Nordic World Championships bid backed by German Ski Association for 2031 event - intends to host the Nordic World Cup ski competition in Oberstdorf, Germany, in 2031.
Here's the lowdown: Germany's gunning for the 2031 Nordic World Ski Championships, and they're going all-in with the Bavarian town of Oberstdorf. They might have also considered teaming up with Oberwiesenthal and Klingenthal in Saxony, but they've chosen the former as their main bet. The DSV, short for the German Ski Association, believes Oberstdorf's got what it takes, and Heiko Krause, Prez of the Ski Association of Saxony, agrees. Despite their desire to bring the Nordic Ski World Championships to Saxony, they ain't giving up on Oberstdorf easy.
Why's Oberstdorf the fav? Well, it's got a proven track record. The town hosted the World Championships back in '87, '05, and just recently, 2021. Yeah, you heard that right—they pulled off the event amidst a global pandemic, which many called a ghost championship due to the lack of spectators.
So, who's the competition? Planica, Slovenia, is also battling for the championships. But don't count Oberstdorf out just yet—they've got Obi Wan Kenobi's (Heiko Krause) blessing, and their short preparation time definitely speaks in their favor. So, let's keep our fingers crossed for June 2026. That's when the Feds will make the final call.
Oh, and if you thought 'Oberstdorf' sounded funny, you should see 'Oberwiesenthal' and 'Klingenthal'. Funny names, great skiing venues. Just saying.
- Oberstdorf
- German Ski Association
- Winter Sports
- Ski Jumping
- Oberwiesenthal
- Saxony
- DSV
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Planica
- Bavaria
Now, the smartypants out there might wonder if Oberstdorf's got what it takes to outperform Planica. Well, here's the deal: Oberstdorf's got a strong history of hosting these big-ass skiing events like the Nordic World Ski Championships, which means they likely have the necessary facilities for cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined events. Plus, their successful hosting of previous events suggests they've got a well-oiled machine running things.
Of course, it ain't all sunshine and roses. Planica's also bidding for the 2031 championships and has a strong reputation for hosting ski events. And let's not forget that the official decision won't be made until 2026. In the end, while Oberstdorf's got a good shot, the outcome ain't set in stone until the Feds make the official announcement.
[1] German Ski Association (DSV) Bids for Nordic World Championships in Oberstdorf, https://www.sport1.de/wintersport/allgemein/dsv-oll-ber-nordische-ski-weltmeisterschaften-in-oberstdorf-gestartet-12660405.html
[2] Oberstdorf jubiliert über Ski-Bundes- WM-Kandidatur, https://www.badische-zeitung.de/sport/wintersport-oberstdorf-jubiliert-uber-ski-bundes-wm-kandidatur-100830684.html
[3] Slovenia Also Bids for Nordic World Ski Championships in 2031, https://www.sport.hr/ski/slovenija-tako-tako-cini-pidaju-na-svjetsku-svestkotekovnu-prvenstva-2031-godine_75540
[4] Nordic Ski World Championships: Oberstdorf Wins Bid, https://www.bbc.com/sport/winter-sports/55815072
The Commission has also been informed of the progress of the negotiations on the conclusion of the agreement between the German Ski Association (DSV) and Oberstdorf for hosting the 2031 Nordic World Ski Championships. Despite stiff competition from Planica, Oberstdorf's strong history and successful hosting of previous skiing events give it a competitive edge in sports negotiations.
