Beijing is hosting the Big Air World Cup. The sporting extravaganza is featuring over 170 elite athletes from more than 20 countries and serves as the qualifying event for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
The Big Air Shougang sports stadium in Beijing is hosting the FIS Snowboard and Freeski Big Air World Cup. The sporting event will feature over 170 elite athletes from more than 20 countries and regions. (Image: AP)
Big Air Shougang sports stadium in Beijing is the is the world’s first permanent big air venue. “Big Air” sports include a motocross motorcycle, skateboarding, snowboarding in which an athlete goes down a hill or ramp and performs aerial stunts after getting launched in the air. The Shougang sports stadium was used for the “big air” events of the 2022 Winter Olympics. (Image: Reuters)
The FIS Snowboard and Freeski big air World Cup will serve as part of the qualifications for the 2026 Winter Olympics that will be held in Milan. (Image: AP)
Some of the top names in the world of snowboarding and sking are set to headline the World Cup. The athletes who will be seen in action in Beijing include Su of China, Birk Ruud of Norway, and Swiss ski star Mathilde Gremaud. Seen in this picture is Yuna Koga of Japan. (Image: AP)
According to Chinese news portal Global Times, over 7,000 cubic meters of snow by November 24 for the big event. China’s Olympic champion Su Yiming is one of the marquee players of this World Cup. (Image: AP)
According to China News Global Television in addition to the competitions, the area south of Big Air Shougang will feature an entertainment zone with a music and food festival, offering an enjoyable experience for spectators. (Image: AP)
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