Moscow (RWH) The International Luge Federation (FIL) has found a sponsor for natural track luge. The Russian GRM Group is set to back the World Cup on Natural Track for the next two winter seasons, along with the 2017 FIL Natural Track World Championships in Vatra Dornei, Romania. The World Cup on Natural Track will officially be known as the “GRM Group Luge World Cup on Natural Track” until 2018.

The agreement between the FIL and the GRM Group was signed as part of a formal event arranged by the Russian Luge Federation in Moscow. The contract was signed by FIL President Josef Fendt and Natalia Gart, owner of the GRM Group and President of the Russian Luge Federation.