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Since that time, the Organising Committee has made significant progress in several areas. Plans were buoyed by a June decision from the Council of the Canton Grisons, which approved CHF 5 million for the renovation of the Alpine Skiing infrastructure at the resort.

Thanks to that decision, the 2017 World Championships will have top-quality facilities for athletes, journalists and fans and will leave a lasting legacy for the resort long after the World Championship is finished.

During the meetings, it was clear that other plans for the FIS Alpine World Championships 2017 are moving along well in all areas from infrastructure to marketing. The look and feel of the event is being incorporated into the town, while areas for festivities in the town, including medal ceremonies and media centers are being finalised.

FIS Secretary General Sarah Lewis commented after the meeting, “St. Moritz 2017 is working hard to maximise the legacy of the Championships for the benefit of the community and the Canton. It is very positive to collaborate with the Organising Committee who is going about the detailed planning and preparations with great competence and enthusiasm."

The next test for the St. Moritz Organising Committee will be its annual Ladies’ World Cup race in January 2015 where some of the infrastructure for the World Championships will already be tested.

The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2017 will be held 6th-19th February 2017. For more information on the event, please visit www.stmoritz2017.com

The next Coordination Group meeting will take place during winter 2014. 

reference & photo: FIS