Next Wednesday, 22nd February 2017, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships presented by Stora Enso will get underway in Lahti (FIN) with the Opening Ceremony kicking off 12 days of action, featuring 21 medal events. The event will also mark the first official celebration of the 100thanniversary of the independence of Finland.
150,000 tickets have been sold so far and due to the high demand, the stadium grandstands have added another 3,000 seats. Interest in VIP tickets has also been high, reflected by large interest from companies which are taking advantage of the Championships to recognise employees and provide hospitality to important clients.
Some further tickets are still available here.
Meanwhile, the Championships will be supported by nearly 50 Finnish and international partners. In total, 32 commercial partnership agreements have been concluded across a number of areas ranging from catering to construction.
For further news about the Championships, visit the official website http://www.lahti2017.fi/en and stay tuned to the hashtag #roadtolahti for latest updates.
Sierra Nevada 2017 offers night skiing
Fans visiting the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Sierra Nevada (ESP) will be able to benefit from nine nights of skiing. Skiing under lights on various ski slopes, including the snowpark, will be offered from 8th-18th March, excluding 12th and 13th March. With four of the 25 medal events held at night time, holders of a night ski pass will have access the finish area to cheer on the athletes.
Stay tuned to the official website https://sierranevada2017.es/en and the hashtag #SN2017 for further news and information.
Source: fis-ski.com
