Asian Championships to take place on Olympic track in PyeongChang | 22.10.19

PyeongChang (RWH) A comeback for Korea’s Olympic track in PyeongChang: This coming winter will see the Alpensia Sliding Centre host the Asian Luge Championships according to the official contract.

Heike Gruner from BSD receives Werner Kirchhofer Award | 17.10.19

Heike Gruner from BSD receives Werner Kirchhofer Award  

Antholz (RWH) As the first woman ever, Heike Gruner was awarded with the Werner Kirchhofer Award. The press relations officer of the German Federation BSD (photo credit to Eberhard Thonfeld/camera4)  received the award at the 40th Forum Nordicum in Antholz, Italy. 

FIL Vice President Thomas Schwab attends Forum Nordicum | 16.10.19

Antholz (RWH) Thomas Schwab addressed a wide range of relevant topics at the 40th Forum Nordicum. In his opening address to the audience at the traditional meeting of Nordic skiing journalists, the International Luge Federation's (FIL) Vice President for Marketing discussed the issues of environmental compatibility, future viability and sustainability as challenges shared by both sports.

Baby Break for Olympic Champion Natalie Geisenberger | 14.10.19

Berchtesgaden (RWH) Natalie Geisenberger, the most successful female luge athlete of all times, is pregnant and will not compete in the upcoming season. The 31-year-old will give birth to her first child in April 2020.

Viessmann Luge World with more than 33 Hours on TV in the USA | 11.10.19

Lake Placid (RWH) Big success for the International Luge Federation (FIL): The upcoming season, including Viessmann World Cups and the 49th FIL World Championships in Sochi (RUS), will be covered by NBC and NBC Sports Olympic Channel with more than 33 hours. In addition, all races will be streamed live by the Olympic Channel.