Federation: If it doesn't Snow in Bakuriani on December 28, We'll Start Using Snow Machines

If there is no snow, we will start using snow machines in Bakuriani from December 28, - said Zurab Kostava, the president of the "Georgian Ski Federation", who introduced the details of the preparatory work for the 2023 World Championship to the Sports and Youth Affairs Committee. We remind you that this year the championship in freestyle skiing and snowboarding will be held in Georgia.

"As for snowfall, it is a problem all over the world, there is no more snow in the same amount as it used to be in the last century. For the last 20 years, the instructions of the International Federation state that all competitions are held on artificial snow. The state has done a very good project, artificial lakes have been built, which have been completed and are already being filled. If it does not snow, we will start using snow machines from December 28, and if it snows and we have at least half a meter of cover, it will be very useful for us because it helps to store the snow later. The infrastructure is almost completely preserved, only the so-called cosmetic issues are left", says Zurab Kostava.

According to his information, 42 countries and about 1400 athletes have already registered.

"Russia and Belarus will not be allowed. As for our athletes, 5 Georgian athletes have earned points that they can participate. I think we will get licenses for 6 athletes", says Kostava.