Berchtesgaden (RWH) Josef Fendt, President of the International Luge Federation (FIL), met with the President of the national association of Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss the restoration of the Olympic track in Sarajevo, an issue which has attracted significant global media attention. At the FIL office in Berchtesgaden, Senad Omanovic, who was accompanied by general secretary Avdo Besic, updated the President on the latest developments.

Restoration of the track, which was used in the 1984 Olympics, began in late June this year. The aim of the initiative, which has received FIL support, is to restore the facility for initial use in summer luge events. Preliminary test runs have been completed successfully.