Preparations are well advanced for next year's FIS Nordic Junior World Championships in Germany ©Oberwiesenthal 2020

Preparations are well in hand for the hosting of the International Ski Federation Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in the German resort of Oberwiesenthal, it has been claimed. 

Despite some difficulties with weather conditions, the last construction sites are complete and a new bridge on the cross-country track, as well as a pedestrian and rescue tunnel at the hill, have been integrated.

The events are due to take place from February 28 to March I and feature the best young athletes in cross-country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic Combined.

Norway were the first to name their team for the event.

Preparations are well in hand for next year's FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Oberwiesenthal ©Oberwiesenthal 2020
Preparations are well in hand for next year's FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Oberwiesenthal ©Oberwiesenthal 2020

In ski jumping, Estonia, France, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Slovakia, Sweden, Turkey and the United States have already entered athletes.

In Nordic combined, set to feature a mixed team event for the first time, Estonia, France, Japan, Norway and Poland are on the list of entered nations so far.

In cross-country skiing, Andorra, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Turkey and the US will be at the start.

Tickets for the event are also on sale, starting at €6 (£5/$6.70) for a day pass for children and ranging to exclusive VIP experiences, including a guided tour of the venue by ski jumping legend and local hero Jens Weissflog, a three-time Olympic gold medallist.