Berchtesgaden (pps) World Champion Felix Loch has injured his shoulder, but can nevertheless compete at the first Viessmann World Cup in Innsbruck-Igls (November 29/30, 2008).

The youngest luge World Champion of all times was injured when he crashed during the International Training Week held at the future Olympic track in Whistler (CAN). „He can compete in Igls, but with a disadvantage“, explained Thomas Schwab, Sport Director of the German federation (BSD) and former head coach of the German national team.