World news about “Winter Sports” published by euronews.
Speed flying on Mount Etna – nocomment Two Italian speed flyers have successfully completed their attempt to descent Europe’s biggest and most active volcano. Speed flying is a combination of… 18/05/2012
The Traveller’s Diary: Denis Loktev, Petropavlovsk-KamchatskyFor many Russians, getting to Courchevel is a faster and potentially cheaper option than travelling from Moscow to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in search of… 07/05/2012
Puddle skiing in Russia – nocomment Siberian skiers near Krasnoyarsk, Russia ended their season in style by donning costumes for a last downhill run into a giant puddle. 24/04/2012
Dutch hope for skating marathon – nocomment If the bitter cold sweeping through Europe continues, the Dutch may be able to hold the ‘Eleven Cities Tour’ — a 200km ice skating race on natural ice. 08/02/2012
Dog sled race in Czech Republic – nocomment A dog sled race considered one of the toughest on the European continent was held in the northeastern Czech Republic. Almost 100 mushers from eight countries… 28/01/2012
Ligety claims victory at World Alpine Rock Fest The world’s best athletes of the Alpine World Cup circuit took part in an extraordinary Giant Slalom race; the Alpine Rock Fest at the Paganella ski resort… 24/12/2011
Annecy 2018: the final lap Annecy is the French candidate bidding to host the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Alpine town’s proposal centres around two lead venues –… 30/06/2011
Munich 2018: the final lap Despite South Korea’s Pyeongchang being viewed by many as the hot favourite to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, Munich’s bid has steadily made ground in what… 30/06/2011
Pyeongchang 2018: the final lap In a few days the wait will be over: the International Olympic Committee will be choosing between three very promising bids from Annecy, Munich and… 27/06/2011
Back in the Day: dawn of the Winter OlympicsJanuary 25, 1924: The French Alpine resort of Chamonix hosts the first edition of the Winter Olympics. The idea of an Olympic Games for winter sports had been… 24/01/2012
Ski plea for snow looks to help from heavenSnow has yet to fall on the Alps and the unseasonably warm weather is delaying the start of the skiing season across Europe. However, one Austrian hotel… 03/12/2011
