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Ski Ace with Clear Opinion on FIS Plans: "I think it's sh*t"
The three-time Olympic champion is not keen on annual Ski World Championships. His teammates are also predominantly skeptical of the plan.
As recently reported, the FIS plans to host the Ski World Championships from 2032 onwards in every year in which no Olympic Games take place.
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The Swiss Ski Association gave positive feedback on this matter (read more >>>). During the season-opening press conference, Swiss ski aces like Marco Odermatt and Franjo von Allmen were now asked for their opinion. The FIS proposal is largely met with disapproval.
Meillard: "Would take away value from every medal"
Loic Meillard conceded that he could understand "that it would be good financially," but "for the athletes, it would be a shame, because that would take away the value of every medal."
Overall World Cup winner Marco Odermatt strikes a similar note. "That simply takes away the value," he said in reference to the annual awarding of medals.
Three-time Olympic champion Franjo von Allmen reacted less diplomatically. "Personally, I think it's sh*t, honestly," said the 25-year-old. "I think it's good the way it is."
