Cyrille de la Morinerie, edited by Loane Nader 11:15 a.m., February 06, 2023
From February 6 to 19, the resorts of Courchevel and Méribel are preparing to welcome many enthusiasts for the Alpine Skiing World Championships.
For the 47th edition of the championship, the French are warming up despite poor results this season.
Yesterday evening was held the opening ceremony and promises great performances!
Despite the cold and the snowflakes, the stands are full at the start of the championship.
Last night, in Courchevel for the opening ceremony, alpine ski enthusiasts were on hand to kick off their favorite sporting competition.
Wrapped up in her anorak, mittens in her hands and a hat on her head, Marie-Claude, a local on the stage, relishes the event which is already a great success: "The 3 valleys are already a fabulous area, but what we lacked was a real international competition that we didn't have. We were told that here it's a bit bling-bling... There now, it's a big sports resort!" .
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After Val d'Isère, Courchevel, associated with Méribel, therefore welcomes the gratin of skiing and for good reason, the Minister of Sports Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who is also a great enthusiast.
At the microphone of Europe 1, the minister explained her love for winter sport: "I have been skiing since I was very young. I come to the Alps from elsewhere and I am very, very happy with this update. honor of the French mountain through these Worlds."
This year, the French, in addition to being at home, benefit from ideal conditions, with abundant snow and a large public.
Enough to give wings to the Blues, assures the president of the French Ski Federation, Fabien Saguez.
"When we run at home, we really have this positive pressure that happens. This extra soul.", confirms the president of the FFS.
And first corner this morning for the skiers in Méribel.