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Bjoergen Limits her Array of Events
She is the former overall World Cup cross-country winner, but of late has been struggling with some fitness problems… The 26-year-old Norwegian Marit Bjoergen has decided to quit some of the competitions this season… She is worried that if she takes part in too many events, she may suffer in the latter stages of the season. She has dropped a number of races from her list that include La Clusaz, France, Rybinsk, Russia, Davos, Switzerland and Changchun, China, totaling to eight races. I was in great shape in July last season but that’s not the case now. I want to have energy during the season. She had an awesome last season winning the overall World Cup… But she suffered from bronchitis a week before the Olympics that hampered her performance in the games…The cross-country season starts on October 28th in Dusseldorf, She is a great athlete and hope she does well this year, facing minimum fitness problems. Via: eurosport
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Janica Kostelic: Injuries Force Her to Quits Season
Janica Kostelic of Croatia is a ‘Ski Queen’ she is one of the most thriving woman in the history of Alpine skiing… The former overall World Cup Champion has unfortunately opted out of the coming World Cup season. The 24-year-old has won the overall World Cup titles on three occasions and has combined tally of nine world championship and Olympic gold medals to her credential. The decision to opt out has come due to her persistent injures, she was quoted saying, My decision is to miss this season, primarily because I’ve had lots of problems with my knees and back. We shall see what happens later. Her exclusion is a worry for all the Alpine ski fanatics… However all we can just hope for is that she recovers from the injuries and is fit to compete next season. Check out the video that follows. Via: eurosport
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Dictating Brother-hood in Soelden
Zigzagging between obstacles is passion for Schoch brothers, Swiss Olympic silver medalist Simon and the Olympic Champion Philipp…they have unparallel passion for the sport…When the two are a part of a competition it’s just a matter of which Schoch will take away the title… The Schoch brothers proved that yet again dominating the season-opening parallel giant slalom in Soelden… With last season’s World Cup winner Simon Schoch coming first and the 2006 Olympic champion brother Philipp, sharing the podium with third spot. It was great outing for the Swiss in the parallel giant slalom with 24 year-old Fraenzi Kohli powering success claming her first ever World Cup conquest…. Winning a competition is matter of hard work that all these professionals put in and the will to succeed is the only difference between a winner and the runner-up. Via: eurosport
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Tobias Angerer in with Shattered Moral
The former World Champion was down with an ankle injury during the summer, but as a true competitor didn’t let that affect his preparations for the new season, now when the season unfolds itself he plays down his chances for another victory, this is a wrong perception of his own capabilities. The secret of success lies in the will to succeed, once you have the determination to win then victory despite all odds is yours. The World Cup Champion Tobias Angerer is looking down on his chances of victory in the opening Cross-Country race of the season, at Duesseldorf, saying he’s out there only to enjoy. I’m not so string in the sprints any more. But I’m not going to miss the chance to race in the yellow [World Cup leaders' jersey], and I just want to go out and enjoy the race. Duesseldorf is something special. The German head coach Jochen Behle believes that Angerer has the ability to pave his way to the top again. That may be true, but it would only be possible if the Champ learns to trust his capabilities and shows the will and determination to win. Via: eurosport
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Soelden Openers Cancelled
Soelden ski station was all set to host the World Cup season, Rettenbach slopes were prepared for the season’s opening two giant slalom events. But the organizers, competitors and fans are all frustrated because the opening World Cup races in Soelden have been cancelled due to heavy rain and warm temperatures. Via: eurosport
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Chinese Duo Win Skate Canada Pairs Title
The world renowned pair of Dan Zhang and Hao Zhang of China were immaculate in their approach, with a spectacular performance the Olympic and World silver medalist pair won the skate Canada pairs title. The duo finished with a winning total of 190.97, which was good 25 points better than the US Champions pair of Rena Inoue and John Baldwin, with the Canadian pair of Valerie Marcoux and Craig Buntin finishing at the third spot. Though the Chinese pair erred in the double-triple combination but the flaw was proficient covered up with some outstanding maneuvers. Hao said, We made one mistake on our first jump, We didn’t have much time to get used to this ice rink, we only had one free skating practice here this morning, and I didn’t feel secure on the jump. If the Chinese duo can maintain its proficiency then I am certain the others in the event will struggle to keep up with their pace. Via: eurosport
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Spanish Ski Legend Ochoa Dies
If you are a keen ski fanatic then you must be familiar with the name Franciso Fernandez Ochoa, the only Winter Olympic gold medalist from Spain. He was a very competitive and an outstanding athlete, he won gold in the men’s special slalom event at the 1972 games in Japan when it was unfeasible for Spain. The Spanish Skier Ochoa, 56, was struggling with cancer for long and succumbed to the disease on Monday, as confirmed by the Cadena Ser radio station. Only a week ago he received a tribute with Princesses Cristina and Elena unveiling a statue of the skier in his home town of Cercedilla, this was the legends last public appearance. Sports minister Jaime Lissavetzky told Radio Marca. “He was a great champion and a magnificent person, We all remember his triumph as if it were yesterday and no one has been able to equal his achievement since.” He may have departed but he has registered his name in the history books for his awesome achievements, and will certainly remain an icon for all the skiers…May his soul rest in peace. Via: eurosport
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Miller Hopes to Strike back firmer this Season
The World cup season opens this weekend with slalom races in Levi, Finland, the season was originally scheduled to begin two weeks back in Soelden, Austria, but stood canceled due to rain and warm weather. There is good news for the Americans; Bode Miller is hoping to compete with the defending overall champion Benjamin Raich, at the world’s this season. Miller will make a comeback into the season hoping to better his last season performance, the American had hoped of winning all five events in Turin Olympics, but came out of Italy without a medal. Raich, the Olympic slalom champion, won last year’s overall title by more than 400 points, and this season is focusing on the downhill event. “I have three year’s experience in the downhill at this point and I want to use that,” the Austrian said. “I’m still targeting the overall title but I have a lot of goals this year.” But when it comes to the downhill, Miller is the champion, when he goes into the world championships in Are, Sweden; he will be the defending champion and super-G world champion. It will be a fierce battle between the Australian and the American this season when each will try and dominate the other. Via: sportsillustrated
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Pavel Rostovtsev Bids Adieu to Ice
It seems like today is some retirement day for the sporting icons – I just covered news of the Swimming legend Ian Thorpe bidding farewell to the sport and now I came across this one. Biathlon king of Russia Pavel Rostovtsev has announced his retirement. The 35-year-old, three-time World Champion will now head the Krasnoyarsk Territory agency of sport and physical training. Money and sports are two different parameters yet we try and mingle them, there are a few who take-up sports for the sheer reason of money involvement, whereas others fall trap to it – this is a proven statement, over the year with the increasing incentives in sports with sporting icons used as publicity ideals for a benefit derived both ways, the true sagacity of sporting is losing its allure. Rostovtsev, the former Russian captain has been ambushed by the same imp, he was amidst a disagreement with the Russian federation over a sponsorship deal a controversy that had triggered before the start of the new World Cup season when the men’s team refused to participate in a sponsorship promotion, this is the reason cited for his hasty decision to bid adieu. Read: Eurosport
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