the Reason for that the competition is postponed have not with the race itself, but with what happens around them. Skidskytteförbundets press contact Håkan Blidberg explains:
– It has been snowing very much in the area in the last few days, more in the other villages than here. In some parts, it has been difficult with the progression and problems with snow on the roof. Therefore, they have chosen to not burden the emergency services even further with a world cup, they may focus on taking care of the here snöbesvären, " he says.
– It is a samhällstaktiskt decision.
settled on Thursday, 11.15. Damsprinten goes as planned later the same day, 14.30. The move will not affect the preparation significantly, mean Blidberg.
– Träningstiderna as the organizer control is carried out according to plan. Probably there will be training for both even in the morning. We feel that our active is very safe here in Ruhpolding. They live well and have been here many times. There is a good chance to be well prepared.
heavy snowfall causes havoc in the Alps