World Cup opener and FIL Congress not affected by Coronavirus lockdown in Austria

Salzburg (FIL): The start of the EBERSPÄCHER Luge World Cup in Innsbruck (Tyrol) from November 27-29th 2020, as well as the FIL Online Congress on November 20th 2020, will not be affected by the Coronavirus lockdown that will be in effect throughout Austria from Tuesday, November 17th.

FIL Executive Director Christoph Schweiger comments: "Top-class sports events are still permitted in Austria, with considerable restrictions such as a strict hygiene concept and, of course, without spectators at the venue. We are well aware that this can change at any time. FIL and ÖRV (Austrian Luge Federation) are cooperating very closely with the federal authorities and local institutions. Our strict COVID-19 protection and hygiene concept is designed to safeguard the events. The compliance and carefulness of all athletes as well as officials and service providers is of highest importance", said the FIL Executive Director, who will personally see to it that the strict rules are adhered to at the FIL events in his capacity as the hygiene officer.