Wagers on Cold-Weather Activities: Ski Jumping, Downhill Skiing, and Biathlon Competitions
The winter sports season is in full swing, with a series of exciting tournaments taking place across Europe. Let's take a look at some of the upcoming events in Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, and Ski Jumping.
Alpine Skiing
The action starts in Beaver Creek, USA, where the Downhill and Super-G (Men) tournament will take place on December 7-8. Alexander Schmid, the silver medalist at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, is one of the favourites to watch.
In Obergurgl, Austria, the Slalom (Men) tournament will be held on November 23-24. Meanwhile, in St. Moritz, Switzerland, the Super-G and Downhill (Women) tournament will take place on December 14-15. One of the most successful German athletes in Alpine Skiing, Maria Höfl-Riesch, won three Olympic gold medals and a world championship title, and achieved 27 World Cup races victories.
Biathlon
In Hochfilzen, Austria, the Sprint, Pursuit, and Relays tournament will take place on December 13-15. Magdalena Neuner, one of the most successful German biathletes, is a name to watch, having won 12 world championship titles and two Olympic gold medals, and having won the overall World Cup three times. Janina Hettich-Walz also made headlines by winning the silver medal at the 2024 Biathlon World Championships in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic.
Ski Jumping
The World Cup in Ski Jumping is a series of tournaments taking place in various locations across Europe. The upcoming events include Lillehammer, Norway (November 22-24), Ruka, Finland (November 29 - December 1), Wisla, Poland (December 6-8), Titisee-Neustadt, Germany (December 13-15), Engelberg, Switzerland (Large Hill, December 20-22), and many more.
Andreas Wellinger, the current best German Ski Jumper, won the German championship in the individual event last October. Jens Weißflog, the most successful German Ski Jumper of all time, is also a name to watch, having won three Olympic gold medals, four world championship titles, and the Four Hills Tournament five times.
Betting Markets
Bookmakers offer various betting markets for all three sports, including winner bets, place bets, head-to-head bets, live bets, and long-term bets. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just starting out, there's something for everyone.
For those interested in Ski Jumping, bets can be placed on winners, places, head-to-head, distance, and live events. In Alpine Skiing, you can bet on winners, places, head-to-head, discipline, time, team, and long-term events. In Biathlon, you can bet on winners, places, head-to-head, relay, live, and long-term events.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Winter Games
The 2026 Winter Games are still a few years away, but bookmakers have already started favouring top contenders. Traditionally strong nations in skiing, biathlon, and ski jumping include Germany, Norway, Austria, and France, as these countries regularly produce leading competitors in these disciplines.
With exciting tournaments taking place across Europe and the anticipation building for the 2026 Winter Games, it's an exciting time to be a fan of winter sports. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses!
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