Oberhof Biathlon World Cup Going Ahead Despite Lack Of Snow - Here's How They Made It Happen

A week before the start of the biathlon World Cup in Oberon, the preparation of the routes in the Arena am Bernstein runs according to plan. The conditions for the professional athletes improve every day. The snow and route preparation remain in full speed. Thanks to the great weather conditions with low temperature levels and moderate rainfall, the whole arena was extremely well-prepared, stated Hartman Schubert, Chairman of the Thuringia Winter Sport (TWZ), on Wednesday. From February 8th to 19 Everything important about the biathlon World Cup in Oberon Due to the beginning of winter season, the 35,000 cubic meters of snow in the five depots are more than likely not required last year. We are currently conserving working hours and energy, stated Schubert. A few weeks ago, as in lots of winter sports resorts, there was no snow and the temperatures were much too warm.

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According to the requirement of the World Biathlon Association, the routes are inhabited with a blood circulation between 50 centimeters and one meter. At the moment there is approximately 80 centimeters worldwide Cup sports facility.

Even after the World Cup, the route-in-Ideal cases as much as April-in competitors and training operations should be provided for young and skill and young efficiency. We take the subject of sustainability very seriously in all locations. In addition to the resource-saving and need-adapted snow production, the sustainable usage of all sports facilities is part of the location development by children and young individuals, said Schubert.

The conditions for the professional athletes get much better every day. The snow and route preparation are in complete swing. Thanks to the good weather conditions with low temperature levels and moderate rainfall, the whole arena was extremely well-prepared, stated Hartman Schubert, Chairman of the Thuringia Winter Sport