Srečko Vilar: ”It is not easy, the weather is not helping us. We needed a few more cold nights, but it did not happen. We are making this decision with sadness. I have already spoken with Peter Gerdol, Director for World Cup Women, and I am in contact with our Ski Association. We are all aware we need to do everything to organize the races on 8. and 9. January. We will do everything to keep the tradition and organize races in Slovenia. It is not only about the racecourse, but also about the accommodation, Kranjska Gora is fully occupied, so we need to check the option for Bled, also from the perspective of covid restrictions and enabling safe bubbles for athletes.”

Mitja Dragšič: ”Unfortunately, there is not enough snow in Maribor and considering the warming, there will be even less. I was present at junior competitions in Kranjska Gora few days ago, and I know there is a real winter there, slopes have enough snow. Of course, we will check everything considering the world cup requirements.”