Caution, caution. The International Ski Federation (FIS) announced Monday, January 10, via a press release, its decision to cancel the stage of the Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined World Cup scheduled for January 21 to 23 in Planica, Slovenia. . It was to be the last one on the calendar before the start of the Beijing Winter Games. This time, the FIS decision is not driven by logistical considerations or travel restrictions, but to protect athletes from the risk of infection just days before their departure for China. “ Due to the development of the pandemic in Slovenia, the safety of those involved in these large-scale events could not be guaranteed“, explains the international ski body. The FIS specifies that it is considering a plan B for the two disciplines, but it could opt for an alternative solution after the Olympic Games.
