Participation in the World Cup: Lukas Hofer creates clarity

When we reached Lukas Hofer by phone late on Sunday morning, the Puster native was already on the bus. “I’m on the way to Oberhof,” Hofer explained SportNews -Demand. Even if that Comeback in the IBU Cup with a 53rd place wasn't particularly promising, the coaches nominated him for the World Cup. After all, no one fundamentally doubts Hofer's qualities. “It was more of a test yesterday. The icy slope was definitely not ideal for me. But that shouldn’t be an excuse,” said Hofer. If you have followed his career, you can believe these words. After all, Hofer has always been known as a great fighter in the biathlon circus. “I just don’t have the competitive toughness yet. The pain wasn’t really a problem,” explained Hofer, who has not yet competed in a World Cup race this year due to persistent inflammation on his shin. “I have no idea how many competitions there will be in the end.” Lukas hofer However, Hofer will not be there at the opening mixed relay: “That was never an issue. Italy has a chance of winning a medal and I can't guarantee top performances.” How many World Cup races the 33-year-old will compete in Oberhof is still up in the air. The two-time World Cup winner is focusing on the sprint on Saturday: “I have no idea how many competitions there will be in the end. That also depends on the result of the sprint. It could be one, two or even several.” The fact is: With Hofer's re-nomination, a total of five South Tyroleans will be hunting for medals in the Thuringian Forest from Wednesday. World Cup in Oberhof: Italy's squad Damen: Dorothea Wierer (Niederrasen), Hannah Auchentaller, Rebecca Passler (both Antholz), Samuela Comola, Lisa Vittozzi. Herren: Tommaso Giacomel, Didier Bionaz, Elia Zeni, Patrick Braunhofer (Ridnaun), Lukas Hofer (Montal). The schedule Wednesday, February 8rd Mixed relay (14.45 p.m.) Friday February 10th Women's sprint (14.30) Saturday, February 11 Men's Sprint (14.30) Sunday February 12th Women's Pursuit (13.25), Men's Pursuit (15.30) Tuesday February 14 Men's singles (14.30) Wednesday, February 15rd Women's singles (14.30) Thursday February 16nd Single mixed relay (15.10 p.m.) Saturday, February 18 Men's relay (11.45), women's relay (15.00) Sunday February 19th Men's mass start (12.30), women's mass start (15.15)

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Participation in the World Cup: Lukas Hofer creates clarity

On Saturday Lukas Hofer made his comeback on the biathlon stage in the IBU Cup. Now the Montaler has spoken to SportNews about his participation in the World Cup.

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