“The best possible way to Beijing” – Lukas Hofer is back

Lukas Hofer consciously decided not to take part in the Oberhof World Cup. Lack of training, lack of energy – a lot of things didn't add up at the Montaler at the start of the season. The goal and task in the last few weeks has been to get certainty about my own physical condition: “So that I can function like I did in the summer and last season,” Hofer explained SportNews .

But he hasn't yet found the reason for his recent low performance. Rather, he wanted to see his start in Ruhpolding as a test, so to speak. “It is, so to speak, a test to see how the body reacts to intense stress.” Sprint in Ruhpolding fixed – big dream Olympics The decision to take part in Ruhpolding was made in consultation with trainers and doctors. This was due, among other things, to the fact that the cause of Hofer's pain could not be clearly determined. “If someone could have told me that I should just train for the next few weeks and it would work after that... Then I would have done it,” he emphasized. If necessary, he would probably have forgone Antholz, where the World Cup is headed to Ruhpolding. “We just want to use the next races as preparation and make sure we get to Beijing in the best possible condition.” Lukas hofer This means that the sprint scheduled for Thursday remains just a stress test for the time being. Even if Hofer rarely sets himself individual goals, the Olympic Games have been a fixed point on the horizon in recent weeks. “We just want to use the next races as preparation and make sure we get to Beijing in the best possible condition,” he continued. Comeback in front of empty stands Due to the strict Corona restrictions in Bavaria, the World Cup in Ruhpolding will not be able to welcome spectators. This makes the German venue the third stop after Hochfilzen and Oberhof where the athletes fight for World Cup points in front of empty stands. A week later, no spectators will be allowed in Antholz. The Azzurri want to attack again in Ruhpolding. © APA/afp / FREDRIK SANDBERG

The starting shot will be given on Wednesday with the women's sprint (14.30 p.m.). The next day the men start the race (14.30:XNUMX p.m.). In addition to Lukas Hofer, Dominik Windisch, Thomas Bormolini, Didier Bionaz and Tommaso Giacomel will also be competing there. For the women, Dorothea Wierer, Lisa Vittozzi, Federica Sanfilippo, Samuela Comola and Michela Carrara want to be in top form before the home game in Antholz.

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“The best possible way to Beijing” – Lukas Hofer is back

A total of ten Azzurri are taking part in the World Cup in Ruhpolding. In addition to Dorothea Wierer and Dominik Windisch, the names also include a returnee – Lukas Hofer. After his break from the World Cup, the Montaler now wants to prove himself again. SportNews asked the biathlon star.

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