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Cortina D'Ampezzo Named 2021 World Alpine Skiing Championship Host

The Italian resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo was named on Monday by the Int'l Ski Federation (FIS) as the host venue for the 2021 Alpine Skiing World Championship, according to ANSA. Cortina, which hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics, "finally prevailed after four failed bids" to host the championships of '13, '15, '17 and '19. FIS said that Cortina's bid "was the only one it accepted for the 2021 championship." Italian Federation of Winter Sports President Flavio Roda said, "The commitment that we had taken to ensure that Cortina was the only candidate was respected, now we will have a year or more to work with even greater force." The community "supported the official bid via a referendum that saw about 60% support with 44% of eligible voters taking part." Veneto Governor Luca Zaia: "Justice has been done." In order to host the World Cup in 2021, Cortina d'Ampezzo "must make significant investments in infrastructure and race tracks." Improved facilities for the world media "are also needed" (ANSA, 5/4).

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