World Cup in Cortina 2021: That’s what Brignone, Vinatzer & Co say.

Because the Italian winter sports association FISI and the Cortina Foundation feared high losses and even bankruptcy in the event of a cancellation due to corona, the world championship should be postponed to 2022. On Thursday, the FISI rowed back after the FIS labeled the application as unattractive and, above all, promised 10 million francs if the medal fights could not take place. Criticism becomes joy Overall World Cup winner Federica Brignone became chief critic after the postponement request became known. “What would be the point of a second major event within a month? “I’m angry and fed up,” she said at the time. Now the Italian is very relieved: “I am very happy, especially for Cortina, because after the World Cup final was canceled last March, the city deserves such an important event on the originally set date. They really put in a lot of effort,” says Brignone: “I want to achieve big things at home, hopefully in front of fans. I can barely wait for it."

Sofia Goggia is one of Italy's big medal hopes. © Pentaphoto

Sofia Goggia agrees and knows that despite her successes, she first has to fight for a place in the team: “There are many strong girls in our team, all of whom are capable of making it into the four-person speed squad. Qualification is not certain from the outset,” said a down-to-earth Olympic champion. “I am happy for Cortina because it (the city, editor's note) will host the first major international sporting event after the corona pandemic. It will be a great celebration of skiing.”

South Tyrol's slalom ace Alex Vinatzer emphasizes that he expected this decision a little and that it didn't make a big difference for him. “Because I’m super motivated either way. I hope that it will be a nice event for everyone,” says the native of Val Gardena.

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World Cup in Cortina 2021: That’s what Brignone, Vinatzer & Co say.

The Ski World Championships in Cortina will take place in 2021 - much to the delight of the athletes. The reactions to the FIS decision are therefore positive.

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