The stands are expected to be full during the four days of competition, with 600 children and young people from across Slovenia, as well as Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia set to be among those in the crowd on the opening day, on Thursday.
“First of all, I would like to congratulate our eagles on their recent successes,” said Bourt Meh, President of the Ski Jumping Association and Committee and the National Ski Jumping Federation.
“I think this is the best invitation that Planica will be really full and bursting at the seams. Let’s all go to Planica!
Lovro Kos added; “We are all looking forward to Planica.
There is nothing else to do but enjoy yourself there. The most fans come on Saturday, the atmosphere at the team competition is exceptional.”
Another of the host nation athletes seeking to perform in front of the home crowd is Anže Lanišek, who finished second twice in the 2022/23 campaign, before placing 25th and 37th last season, having only recently returned following two months out through injury.
“You respect every airfield, but last year I was a little scared because of my knee, but that was more in my head,” he reveals ahead his bid for a second successive World Cup win.
“Last year I managed one good flight, this year I’m counting on seven official top flights. I’ll try to enjoy myself and then we’ll see what happens.”