The thunderclap fell on Tuesday evening in the form of a press release from the International Ski Federation. A few hours earlier, the organizers and volunteers nevertheless still hoped to maintain this first World Cup in the Jura. “It’s 50-50”, we heard backstage.
It must be said that the event is important. The only French stopover of the season, this World Cup was preparing to welcome the best cross-country skiers on the planet in ten days, moreover less than a month from the Beijing Olympic Games. More than 20,000 spectators were also expected. A press conference was even to take place this Friday to present the latest news. In the end, the Covid took everything.
“With the Olympic Games in the sights, the safety of the athletes is a priority for the organizing committee”
The races, which were to be contested over three days and for the first time at the Stade des Tuffes, in the resort of Les Rousses, are …