Overview
- The FIL said a second homologation attempt failed after days of remedial work, so the Dec. 5–7 opener will run in Winterberg.
- Austria’s federation called the situation a “disaster” and said substantial reconstruction and further investment now appear necessary.
- Two-time world champion Jonas Müller reported severe line problems and hard hits in testing, leading the ÖRV to halt participation in further runs.
- Temporary fixes such as narrowing curves 13 and 14 with wooden boards and reworking the ice profile were judged insufficient for luge safety.
- Bob and skeleton races set for Nov. 28–30 await separate IBSF approval, while a dispute over who pays for additional fixes could head to court.