Ski Jumping, Four Hills Tournament 2022–23: Everything You Need To Know

The Four Hills Tournament kicks off on December 28, 2022, in Oberstdorf, Germany, and concludes in Bischofshofen, Austria on January 6, 2023. The official Oberstdorf competition takes place on December 29, the day after the qualification. The Tournament will continue on New Year’s Eve in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with the next qualification competition. The formal tournament in Garmisch takes place on New Year.  Following Garmisch, the Tournament travels over the border to Austria for the remaining two competitions. The jumpers compete in Innsbruck on January 3, 2023, while the final competition is conducted in Bischofshofen on January 6, 2023.

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Ski Jumping, Four Hills Tournament 2022–23: LIVE Streaming

The LIVE Streaming of the Four Hills Tournament 2022-23 will be available on the Eurosport, the digital platforms of Eurosport, and discovery plus in United Kingdom and across Europe. The daily reports, news and highlights can be viewed on eurosport.co.uk.

Ski Jumping, Four Hills Tournament 2022–23: Format for The Competition

The event is one of the most prestigious on the ski jumping calendar, with a format that differs from other World Cup events. While the top 50 competitors advance to the second day’s action in qualification, the event then shifts to a head-to-head format for the first round. The winner of each duel, along with the five best lucky losers, advances to the second and final round. The ski fliers are then ranked, with the athlete ranked 30th going first and the best jumper from the first round going last. The skier with the most points after the four individual competitions is the Four Hills champion.

To achieve an appropriate take-off speed, the height of the gate (the starting position on the ramp) is modified based on the conditions. The final score reflects this. The score is weighted lower because a higher gate encourages athletes to fly farther. Similarly, when a lower gate is used, points are added. When leaping with a favorable breeze, points are deducted, whereas when the wind impedes the jumpers, points are added. Ski jumpers’ suits are controlled and there is a minimal BMI (body mass index) for athletes to avoid undue and perhaps unhealthy weight loss.

Ski Jumping, Four Hills Tournament 2022–23: Schedule For The Competition

The Schedule for the Ski Jumping Four Hills Tournament 2022-23 is as follows: