Norwegian skiing expert praised the skiing competition on the Olympic stadium: it is the future of the area

Norwegian skiing expert praised the Song Contest skiing event: it’s the future of the area

Jarmo Jagomägi Reporter 22 March 2023, 11:44

The Song Contest skiing event was held on a scenic skiing course. Photo: Mihkel Maripuu

Norwegian newspaper VG ski expert Leif Welhaven believes that the Song Contest event on the skiing course indicated the direction the area should be heading. “The future of skiing has been talked about and written about a lot.

A fun evening on the snow in Estonia is still not enough. But this event was a good example that skiing can be a fascinating sport both on the stadium and in front of the TV,” Welhaven began his opinion piece. According to Welhaven, two important nuances came out yesterday.

First, the city sprint brought the event closer to the public. It was held in a normal living environment, not in the forest, where often a piece of empty land is found. The event was also well-successful in the previous week’s similar competition in Drammen.

Second, the common skiing rule was used on the Song Contest course. “Of course, the strong ones will go to the top, but it is important to keep an eye on the sustainability of the area. This way, the gap that arises due to the technical possibilities can be bridged.

In addition, the unfair gap that arises due to the technical possibilities can be bridged,” Welhaven thinks. “Although there are many more important things in skiing than the skiing itself, the attitude towards the sport should change. The battle for the skiing title should not be fought just to keep it as a tradition.”

VG journalist emphasizes that, at a time when the future of skiing seems rather dark, the same line should be continued.

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