Turkey will host the skiing: Turkey is hosting the European Cup Championship for the first time skiing. 7 athletes from 40 countries are participating in the International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard European Cup Championship, which will be held at Erciyes Ski Center.
Kayseri to give information about the Championships Metropolitan Municipality Secretary General Mustafa Yalcin, Youth Services and Sports Provincial Director Mustafa Eskici, Erciyes Inc. Chairman Murat Cahit Cıngı and Turkey Ski Federation has held a press conference South Chairman Memet.
Erciyes Ski Center Cıngı by saying that hosted a championship for the first time in Turkey, "Eruoluk 250 million investment made by our ski resort is hosting an international championship for the first time. Our next goal will be to host the world championship. ” said. Cıngı stated that, together with the championship, they will hold the ski festival in Erciyes every year on February 13-15.
Secretary General Mustafa Yalçın stated that the investments in Erciyes Ski Center started to bear fruit. Stating that Kayseri, which is the city of industry and trade, will be referred to as a tourism city, Yalçın said, “There were important investments in our ski center. The mechanics and sub-structures required for skiing were realized at world standards. I would like to thank those who contributed to this kind of championship being here and taking it here. ” said.
Memet Güney stated that FIS officials came to the ski center for 6-7 months and made the necessary examinations related to the infrastructure required for the championship. Since the desired conditions existed at the ski resort, we were able to get the championship. As a result, we will host an important ski championship. This will be an important step in taking the world ski championship in Erciyes. ” he spoke.
40 athletes from Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Slovenia and America will participate in the championship. Apart from the races to be held in 4 categories, up to 240 athletes are expected to participate in Maximum Zirve Erciyes Races.