Dive into the thrilling world of ski jumping as the action-packed season kicks off in the chilly climes of Kuusamo, Finland. Some of the world's finest jumpers will soar down the traditional slippery slope of Ruka, with snow reinstated for the first time in a year. Among the rejoicing competitors, none seem more elated than the 28-year-old German athlete Andreas Wellinger.
"Snow agaIN! I can't wait!" Wellinger exclaimed in enthusiasm to SID, hinting at his eagerness for a successful start to the season. He adds, "If I can nail a perfect jump and perform at my best, I'm a strong contender to lead the pack."
But will the German speedster write history with his debut performance in Finland this year? Let's take a peek at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup schedule:
Ski jumping in Ruka: The schedule
| Friday, November 24th | 2 p.m. | Training | | --- | --- | --- | | Friday, November 24 | 4 pm | Qualifications | | Saturday, November 25th | 14.45 hrs | Trial Run | | Saturday, November 25th | 16.15 hrs | Competition | | Sunday, November 26th | 15.15 hrs | Qualifications | | Sunday, November 26th | 16.15 hrs | Competition |
The fearless leap
Ski jumping on the small screen
Experience the allure of this heart-stopping sport on free television! Don't forget to watch both exciting competitions on Saturday and Sunday, live on ARD and Eurosport.
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The German troop
The DSV (German Ski Association) has revealed its skydivers for the Ruka adventure. National coach Stefan Horngacher (54) is leading the charge with these six brave souls:
- Martin Hamann
- Andreas Wellinger
- Karl Geiger
- Stephan Leyhe
- Philipp Raimund
- Pius Paschke
Before the race, Wellinger expressed his anticipation, "The energy is vibrant in the team and we boast a top-notch roster!" But will Germany's elite contingent make their mark in Ruka?
P.S.: The women's division will grace the slopes a week later in Lillehammer, Norway.
Tickets eagerly await the imminent ski jumping festivities in Ruka, Finland, with the World Cup opener scheduled for the weekend of the 25th and 26th of November, 2023. Andreas Wellinger can hardly contain his excitement for the return of snow and a promising chance to make an unforgettable start, aiming for the top spot in the weekend's competition. Skiing's prestigious standard will be showcased on both ARD and Eurosport during the World Cup opener in Ruka. Will Wellinger or the rest of Germany's talented team set the first exclamation mark of the season? Stay tuned to find out!
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- Andreas Wellinger's World Cup opener performance data is not available in the given search results.
- The 2023 Ski Jumping World Cup in Ruka is scheduled from November 24 to 26.
