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The program is getting denser with the start of the World Cup for several disciplines. Nordic skiing is taking over Ruka all weekend, alpine skiing is in exile in North America, biathlon is also in Finland and the freestylers will go to China for the rest of their season. Discover the program for this last week of November.
Wednesday November 27
Cross-country skiing
Bessans / Coupe de France : qualifications and finals sprints for men and women
Thursday November 28
Biathlon
Idre Fjäll / IBU Cup : men’s (10:30 a.m.) and women’s (2 p.m.) sprints
Cross-country skiing
Bessans / Coupe de France: individual classic men and women
Friday November 29
Cross-country skiing
Hand : classic individual men (12:40 p.m.) and women (10 a.m.)
Ski jumping
Hand : men’s large hill qualifications (5:10 p.m.)
Nordic combined
Hand : compact individual large hill men (11:25 a.m.; 3 p.m.)
Freestyle
Beijing : big air ski qualifications for men (6h25) and women (3h20)
Saturday November 30
Alpine skiing
Killington : giant ladies (4 p.m.; 7 p.m.)
Biathlon
Kontiolahti : single mixed relay (1:15 p.m.) and mixed relay (3:45 p.m.)
Idre Fjäll / IBU Cup : men’s (10:30 a.m.) and women’s (2 p.m.) sprints
Cross-country skiing
Hand : qualifications and finals (9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.) classic sprint for men and women
Ski jumping
Hand : men’s large hill finals (5 p.m.)
Freestyle
Beijing : big air snowboard qualifications for men (6h25) and women (3h20)
Boss Ski
Hand : men’s and women’s finals (2:45 p.m.)
Nordic combined
Hand : Gundersen men’s large hill (10:15 a.m.; 2:15 p.m.)
Sunday December 1st
Alpine skiing
Killington : slalom dames (16h ; 19h)
Biathlon
Kontiolahti : men’s relay (1:45 p.m.) and women’s relay (5:25 p.m.)
Idre Fjäll / IBU Cup : pursuits for men (11 a.m.) and women (1:45 p.m.)
Cross-country skiing
Hand : mass start 20 km men (9:30 a.m.) and women (11:25 a.m.)
Ski jumping
Hand : qualifications and men’s large hill finals (1:45 p.m.; 3:15 p.m.)
Freestyle
Beijing : men’s and women’s big air ski finals (6 hours); big air snowboard finals for men and women (11 a.m.)
Nordic combined
Hand : individual mass start large hill men (8:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.)
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What key events are part of the Winter Sports World Cup season kick-off according to Laura Jensen?
**Interview with Skiing Expert Laura Jensen on the Kick-off of the Winter Sports World Cup Season**
**Date: November 25, 2024**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Laura! With the World Cup season officially kicking off, we’re seeing an exciting range of events happening this week. Can you give us an overview of what to expect?
**Laura Jensen:** Absolutely! This is a thrilling time for winter sports fans. We have a packed schedule, starting with Nordic skiing dominating Ruka this weekend. It’s great to see such fervor for the sport as the competitions unfold. Meanwhile, alpine skiing is being held in North America, which always brings a unique atmosphere.
**Interviewer:** Yes, it’s fascinating how the disciplines are spread across locations. What are the key events we should be looking out for this week?
**Laura Jensen:** Of course! On November 27, the Coupe de France in Bessans will feature both qualifications and finals sprints for men and women in cross-country skiing. This event sets the stage for the athletes to showcase their skills.
Then on November 28, things heat up with the biathlon events in Idre Fjäll, featuring men’s and women’s sprints, while Bessans continues with its individual classic races. Friday looks busy as well, with the hand classic individual events in cross-country skiing and ski jumping qualifications in Hand for the men.
And for freestyle fans, they won’t want to miss the big air ski qualifications happening in Beijing on November 29. It’s shaping up to be a week full of talent and thrilling competitions.
**Interviewer:** It seems like a diverse array of events! Speaking of these competitions, how can fans keep up with them?
**Laura Jensen:** Fans can catch all the action online. For the international races, they’ll be available live and on-demand via skiandsnowboard.live, which is perfect for those who want to watch their favorite athletes from anywhere. Domestically, races will be streamed live for free on Outside TV, making it easier for fans to engage with the competitions without a hefty fee.
**Interviewer:** That’s great to know! It’s important for fans to keep connected to the sports they love. how do you see this season’s competitions shaping the landscape for winter sports in general?
**Laura Jensen:** This season is crucial, as it not only showcases seasoned athletes but also new talent. With the Olympics on the horizon, every event serves as an opportunity for athletes to prove themselves and potentially secure their spots on the Olympic team. The enthusiastic response from the fans also plays a critical role in bolstering the popularity of winter sports. It’s an exciting time for everyone involved!
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Laura! We’re looking forward to an exhilarating week of winter sports.
**Laura Jensen:** Thank you for having me! Let’s enjoy the action ahead!
