Uwe Beyer, the Race Director of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, on Sunday praised the organisers of the Snowboard Cross World Cup, which was held in Georgia’s ski resort of Gudauri for the first time this weekend, by calling them “real professionals”.

In his comments to the media, Beyer said the FIS was “very satisfied” with the organisation of the tournament and also highlighted the “great infrastructure” in Gudauri.

Everyone is very diligent and full of enthusiasm. [...] I am sure this will be the best event of all seasons”, he emphasised.

The FIS official added that hosting the World Cup “globally” popularised the “white mountains of the Caucasus”.

About 90 athletes from 17 countries have participated in the event in Gudauri and the final stage of the tournament will be hosted on Didveli Mountain in Georgia’s ski resort of Bakuriani from February 10 to February 11.

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