Alpine boss optimistic

Positive signals: “With Vinc, you know …”

Can Vincent Kriechmayr take part in the home World Championships?(Bild: GEPA)

Can Vincent Kriechmayr take part in the home World Championships? "The chances are very good," says ÖSV Alpine Director Herbert Mandl optimistically. Vinc's participation would be important for the team, as they are still not being pursued by luck. 

On Wednesday, there were positive signals regarding Kriechmayr's participation in the World Championships. "The chances are very good. We know that Vinc is working very hard, also in the rehab program of course. That looks quite good," said ÖSV Alpine Director Herbert Mandl on ORF.

Kriechmayr's participation in the World Championships would be very important for Austria. After all, the ÖSV team - which has traveled to the Hahnenkamm races without its number one skier Vincent Kriechmayr after he suffered a pulled inner ligament in his right knee in Wengen - is still not getting any rest. Not only have the performances of the veterans not been right so far this season and ahead of the home World Championships, but they also have to deal professionally with the now numerous absences.

On Wednesday, a talented youngster was also affected. Felix Hacker suffered a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee without falling. This was the result of examinations in St. Johann.