Munich (pps) Approximately one million Euro are distributed annually to concerned athletes by the International Luge Federation, FIL, within the scope of its support program. Including World Cup bonuses the FIL thus transfers altogether 1.2 million Euro to its athletes, explained FIL President Josef Fendt from Berchtesgaden during a press conference in Munich. The new work group "development" under the leadership of Secretary General Svein Romstad, is a good example for the great significance of supporting small federations within the FIL.
After the good experiences of the past season, Hans Rinn, Olympic and World Champion as well as an acknowledged expert in sled construction, will again be present on site as service man on behalf of the FIL.