Russian snowboarders expand, welcoming four athletes from Tomsk to their national team
In an exciting development for the world of snowboarding, the city of Tomsk in Russia is set to host the first-ever all-Russian competitions in the 'Big Air' discipline. The competitions, scheduled for February 1, 2025, will take place on a ski slope that was opened two years prior as part of the "Give a Chance" project.
The reconstruction of the ski slope, completed in summer 2024, was carried out to meet the standards set by the International Ski Federation (FIS), making it suitable for hosting such high-profile events. This development is a testament to the growing popularity and advancement of snowboarding in the Tomsk region.
The upcoming competitions are significant, as they will likely involve the participation of snowboarders in the Russian Cup. The snowboarders are currently in training camps, preparing for the first stage of the Russian Cup, which is set to be competitive and form a part of the Russian Cup series.
The regional sports department has announced these details, but it's important to note that the exact schedule and location for the first-ever all-Russian FIS-standard 'Big Air' snowboarding competition are yet to be officially confirmed by the Tomsk regional sports department or the Russian Ski Association.
Meanwhile, four snowboarders from the Tomsk region have made a significant mark in the Russian snowboarding scene. Maxim Vorobyev, a member of the main squad, Milana Repido, Yana Kuts, and Vladislav Razumov, who are in the reserve team, are all graduates of Tomsk's winter sports school. These talented athletes are expected to participate in the upcoming events, further boosting the local spirit of competition.
As the countdown to the competitions begins, the city of Tomsk is gearing up to showcase its reconstructed ski slope and its passion for snowboarding on the national stage.
Sports enthusiasts across Russia are eagerly anticipating the upcoming snowboarding competitions, particularly the first-ever all-Russian FIS-standard 'Big Air' event, scheduled for February 1, 2025, in Tomsk. Training camps are currently underway as snowboarders gear up for their participation in these significant events, which may involve the Russian Cup series.
