FIS racing director Markus Waldner: “It’s about survival”

“This year it’s about survival. We have a mission: We have to race.” The World Ski Championships in February in Cortina d'Ampezzo is the highlight and apparently the secret lifeline for Waldner. “A lot of money is generated there through marketing and TV rights. This money will then be distributed to the associations so that we survive the season.” “If we don’t drive, the whole system collapses” Markus Waldner This is necessary in order to “hopefully get back into the routine” the following year, explained Waldner in his role as men’s race director Hello TV -Sport & Talk broadcast on Monday evenings. “If we don’t drive, then the whole system collapses.” Even for the athletes whose bread and butter is racing. “If we don’t do any racing, there will be nothing for them to eat,” Waldner painted symbolic consequences. The Brixen native still sees the fact that the North American tour was canceled in mid-August as the right step. This means you can avoid possible travel turbulence and save costs at the same time. “Many teams have budget cuts, we really need to look at reducing costs.” Waldner demands flexibility and personal responsibility The season, which begins with the women's giant slalom on October 17th (Saturday) in Sölden with spectators excluded, is fully financed, said Waldner after consultation with TV partners. “From the financial side, the money is there - that's the most important thing.” Now the question is implementation, in which he demands flexibility from those involved. “Emergency solutions”, for example regarding the locations of the races, are absolutely conceivable. “Everything is possible this year. It is important that we are open and flexible and have a lot of personal responsibility,” explained Waldner.

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FIS racing director Markus Waldner: “It’s about survival”

Twelve days before the start of the Ski World Cup in Sölden, FIS race director Markus Waldner outlined the starting position for the winter.

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