15.01.2008 | INTERSPORT proudly announces to be a Sponsor of the Ski Jumping World Cup taking place in Harrachov, Czech Republic, from 19 to 20 January 2008.
The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup is arranged yearly by the International Ski Federation (FIS). It
was first arranged in the 1979/1980 season.
Each season consists of 25 – 30 competitors, usually two competitors on the same hill during
a weekend. One competition consists of a qualifying round, a round with 50 jumpers, and a final
round with the 30 best jumpers. The 10 overall bests in the World Cup are automatically qualified
for the first round, while the rest of the jumpers have to fight for one of the 40 remaining spots.
All the 30 men in the final round are awarded World Cup points. The winner gets 100 points while
number 30 receives 1 point.
For more information please visit the official website.