New Ski Jumping Complex Opens in Magadan, Boosting Winter Sports in Russia's Far East
Magadan's New Ski Jumping Complex Opens April 11 as a Year-Round Hub
On April 11 at 8:00 PM local time, Magadan will host the grand opening of a state-of-the-art ski jumping complex in the Solnechny microdistrict. Spanning 1,500 square meters, the modern facility is designed to train both elite athletes and beginners in the sport. The complex features a large K-60 hill, as well as K-30 and K-15 jumps for those just starting out, according to the press service of the Magadan Region Government.
The jumping surfaces are equipped with high-strength, frost- and UV-resistant coatings, allowing athletes from Kolyma—as the region is colloquially known—to train year-round, not just in winter. The facility also includes a coaches' lodge, judges' tower, spectator stands, locker rooms, a gym, and a garage for maintenance equipment. Additional outdoor training areas will be set up for athletes.
Anna Zhukova, a Russian national champion in ski jumping, emphasized that having a home training base will be crucial for improving athletes' performance.
"We'll be able to train more here in Magadan, our homeland, and focus better on our preparation—and that will lead to better results. Before, we spent so much time traveling to other cities, which can be tough because there's no place like home. This will also attract more young children to the sport, and I think ski jumping will finally take off in Magadan," she said.
Alexandra Kustova, an International Master of Sports and member of Russia's national ski jumping team, who also represents the region, stressed that the new complex opens up major opportunities for preparing for high-level competitions.
"Most importantly, this will help develop ski jumping in Magadan for our local athletes. Without proper hills, it's hard to train for major events like theRussian Cup. A full-fledged complex with three jumps—including a60-meter hill—lets athletes fully master their technique. This is a huge step forward for the city and the region. It will also be exciting for athletes from other areas to come train here inKolyma," she added.
Svetlana Leksina, head of the Magadan Region's Department of Physical Culture and Sports, noted that the region's ski jumping tradition dates back to 1971. Over the decades, Kolyma has produced two International Masters of Sports, eight Masters of Sports, and numerous first-class athletes. The new facility now takes training conditions to the next level.
"We are now creating the conditions foryear-round training, as these jumps will be used not only in winter but also in summer. The complex is being built to host competitions—not just within theFar Eastern Federal Districtbut also interregional events," Leksina said.
The new base is expected to become a hub for winter sports development in Russia's Far East.
