World Championships kick-off

Oberhof (FIL/26 Jan 2023) The 51st FIL Luge World Championships were officially opened on Thursday evening with a laser and multimedia show as well as various shows, speeches and presentations. FIL President Einars Fogelis and Thuringia's Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow gave the starting signal for the World Championships on the Medal Plaza in the centre of Oberhof.

A highlight was the personal, musically accompanied welcoming of the national teams from 20 nations.

From Friday to Sunday, 143 athletes will be competing for nine World Championship titles on the newly designed track in the LOTTO Thüringen EisArena Oberhof.

Thuringia's Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow was among the numerous athletes and celebrities at the opening ceremony. "I wish everyone fair competitions, good successes and, as Thuringia's Minister President, I hope to win one or two medals from our athletes," Ramelow said proudly.

Johannes Ludwig officially bids farewell

In addition to a drum show, a show dance and the presentation of Samu's World Championships song, Olympic champion Johannes Ludwig was also given an official farewell during the World Championships opening ceremony. The three-time Olympic champion and native of Thuringia ended his competitive sport career after his most successful season and after 30 years in the sport of luge, as an overall World Cup winner and Olympic champion.

World Cup Timetable:

Local start time (=CET/MEZ)

Friday, 27 January 2023

09:00 Qualification Sprint

13:00 hrs Sprint Men's Doubles
13:25 hrs.Sprint Women's Doubles
14:15 hrs.Sprint Women
15:10 hrs Sprint Men
18:00 hrs. Award ceremonies in the Kurpark

Saturday, 28 January 2023

08:25 am Men's doubles, 1st run
09:25 am Women's doubles, 1st run

10:15 am Men's doubles, 2nd run
10:50 am Women's doubles, 2nd run

11:45 hrs Ladies, 1st run
13:15 hrs Ladies, 2nd run

18:00 hars. Award ceremonies in the Kurpark

Sunday, 29 January 2023

10:00 am Men, 1st run
11:35 am Men, 2nd run

13:40 hrs. Team relay

Followed by award ceremonies and closing ceremony in the EISARENA

All information is without guarantee.