Luge's Youth Commission meets to discuss sport's calendar

By Ahmed Mohammed
Wednesday, 22 March 2023

The FIL Youth Commission met in Germany ©FIL

The International Luge Federation (FIL) Commission for Youth and Development held a meeting in Berchtesgaden in Germany to discuss the sport's calendar.

Members gathered as part of the build-up to the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon.

The FIL has held Youth Continental Cups for the first time in Europe, North America and Asia, alongside the Junior World Cup, which had six editions this season.

Latvia were victorious at the FIL Junior World Championships, winning three golds to top the overall table ©Getty Images

The Junior World Championships were held in January which saw Latvia top the medal tally with three golds and two bronzes.

The delegation also reviewed the topics of sledging equipment and technology for young athletes as they prepare for Gangwon.

Luge has been an event at the Olympics since 1964, with events including men's singles and doubles, women's singles and team relay.

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