'' The South Tyrolean Markus Waldner instead of Gnther Hujara

The 50 year old Brixen Markus Waldner the new head of the men's World Cup downhill ski instead of GÃ¼nther Hujara. It tells us everything'' s Press Office of the Italian Winter Sports Federation, whom we thank.

Wednesday 4 June 2014 3 minutes reading time

Markus Waldner, 50 years of Bressanone, made its official debut at the Barcelona Congress as Chief Race Director, taking over from Guenther Hujara that is He retired after a long career. "It'' a great challenge - said Waldner - that honors me. these days I met many organizers, FIS partner and I'm trying to close every situation still open to have a good basic starting point for the racing season, with an eye'' s most important event of the winter''. the World Championships in Vail / Beaver Creek.Insieme are to Waldner many new names that will make up the team at the World Cup. Hannes Trinkl support Helmuth Schmalzl as Race Director for speed, while the Clerk of technical tests will be Emmanuel Couder that takes the place of Hans Pieren. Kertesz There will then Mike and Ana Jelusic. "It will be important to maintain the'' high level reached by Guenther in years past - continues Waldner -, be supportive to the organizing committees and at the same time look for new challenges. We are watching the market and listening to the demands of television offering new formats. In any case, there will be no disruptions: sport remains the same, even though each Congress there are small regulatory adjustments. The novelty more Waiting is what concerns the choice of'' organizer of the World Cup 2019. Both competitors have been shown to have the ability to organize large events and then may the best win. "

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