FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals In Italy Cancelled
With the health and welfare of the athletes, their staff, event crews, and other participants, as well as that of the public and spectators, being a chief consideration, the FIS decided during an emergency conference call that it was in everyone's best interest to cancel the event. During this call, the latest information and recommendations from the Italian, International, and National Health Authorities of participating nations were brought to the table. This included the travel restrictions that have been imposed by several National Authorities, which could have limited participation in the event.
The Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals in 2020 were also going to be used, in part, as a test event for next season's FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
Due to a lack of venues that can handle this size event on such short notice that also has no travel restrictions due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the finals will not be replaced. Overall and discipline titles will be confirmed after the last scheduled races, which will be on March 15th with the women's race in Are, Sweden and the men's race at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. A formal awards ceremony for the athletes will be announced at a later date.
Photo Credit: Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski World Cup/FB
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