Switzerland is looking forward to the World Biathlon Championship in its own country. With tennis legend Roger Federer, an extremely prominent guest in Lenzerheide could also open.
The biathlon World Cup 2025 (February 12th to 23rd) is getting closer. The mega event takes place in Switzerland for the first time.
“It is an exciting time,” said Jürg Capol, CEO of the biathlon World Cup in Lenzerheide, in an interview with the portal “Fondo Italia”.
The former cross -country skier promises a boost for the sport in Switzerland from the season highlight. “We have a great chance that is related to the fact that there is a lot of tourism in this region in February. You just have to show yourself that 5,000 people usually live here in the year, but in February there are 35,000, and many Of them have never had contact with the biathlon, “Capol explained.
The 59-year-old explained: “And we want these people to spend half a day in our stadium and discover the biathlon. If you think about it, that’s a lot of potential.”
Have Roger Federer over at the biathlon World Cup?
Since the Alpine Ski World Cup takes place in Saalbach, Austria until February 16, the organizers have come up with something special for the fans. The competitions in ski alpine can be followed on a canvas in the fan village.
“It will be a real sports festival with the opportunity to have fun before and after the race,” said Capol.
The co-organizer also revealed that tennis legend Roger Federer could even stop by during the biathlon World Cup.
“He was here last year when the World Cup took place. It has a holiday home in the region and I make no secret of the fact that we are in conversation with him. We cannot give any certainty, except that it will definitely come If he is in the area because he is a lover of sport.