Peter Schröcksnadel has vowed to continue programmes aimed at getting more kids on the pistes. The Austrian Skiing Federation (ÖSV) president said today (Thurs): “Our offer must be better and more desirable than a holiday in Egypt. (…) Holidays in the south are our major competitor.” The influential businessman explained in an interview with the […]
By Richard WolfThomas Morgenstern has won the Bergisel-ski jumping challenge in Innsbruck today (Mon).It was the first time in his career that Morgenstern has won in Innsbruck.The 24-year-old Carinthian jumped 129.5 metres on the first and 126.5 metres on the second jump and is 9 metres in front of Adam Malysz from Poland. Norwegian Tom […]
Sledging children should wear helmets, a safety expert has suggested.Michael Höllwarth, president of childrens safety awareness organisation Große schützen Kleine, said today (Fri): “Almost 2,500 children are involved in sledging accidents. Severe head and chest injuries are likely when they collide with solid objects like fence posts and cars after losing control of their sledges.”Höllwarth […]