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Freestyle discipline 'Big Air' returns to Innsbruck's Bergisel

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The freestyle skiing and snowboarding discipline 'Big Air' will return to Innsbruck's Bergisel ski jump.
  • The event, named 'Airdrenaline,' is scheduled for November 27-28 and aims to recapture the spirit of previous 'Air & Style' competitions held there.
  • A budget of 3.7 million euros will be funded by the city, state, tourism board, and event organizer Live Nation.

Innsbruck's iconic Bergisel ski jump will once again host a major freestyle winter sports event. The 'Big Air' discipline for snowboarding and ski freestyle is set to return to the venue on November 27-28 for the FIS World Cup event named 'Airdrenaline.'

Organizers aim to revive the excitement of past 'Air & Style' competitions, which were previously held at the Bergisel until 2015. The event promises a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics as athletes launch themselves from the famous ski jump.

The 'Airdrenaline' event boasts a substantial budget of 3.7 million euros. This funding will be a collaborative effort, supported by the city of Innsbruck, the state of Tyrol, the local tourism association, and the event promoter Live Nation. The return of 'Big Air' to Bergisel marks a significant moment for freestyle sports in the region.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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