The Schuchinsk Roller Ski World Cup is taking place this week from August 14 to 18. In Kazakhstan, all events will be contested by women, men, junior women, and junior men. On Wednesday, August 14, there will be a 200m sprint race in freestyle technique. On Thursday, August 15, a Mixed Team Sprint is taking place. On Friday, August 16, it’s time for training and a rest day. 

On Saturday, August 17, it’s time for a 10km classic individual start race. On Sunday, August 18, there will be a mass start race in freestyle technique with 16km (4x4km) for senior women and junior women and 20km (5x4km) for senior men and junior men.

Schuchinsk – Kazakhstan

Located in the Akmola Region of northern Kazakhstan, the resort city of Schuchinsk hosts this prestigious event. Its name stems from the abundance of pike fish, locally known as “shuka,” in the nearby lake. With a population of just over 50.000, the city boasts breathtaking surroundings, including evergreen pine forests, birch groves, majestic blue mountains, and many crystal-clear lakes. 

Schuchinsk takes great pride in its rich ski heritage, having produced renowned Kazakh skiers such as Olympic champion Vladimir Smirnov and WSC medalist Nikolay Chebotko.

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Roller Ski World Cup Venue

The National Ski Center in Schuchinsk serves as the designated venue for the Roller Ski World Cup. Since its inauguration in 2018, the center has witnessed numerous international sporting events, including the IBU Youth & Junior World Championships, FIS Ski Jumping Grand Prix, FIS Summer Continental Cup Ski Jumping, and FIS Cross-Country Eastern Europe Cup. 

Boasting exceptional facilities, the complex features impressive infrastructure, such as the K125 and K90 ski jumps, a biathlon and ski stadium, 16 FIS-certified cross-country skiing and roller skiing courses, a 200-bed hotel, swimming pool, gyms, medical and rehabilitation centers, and more. The roller skiing track at the center adheres meticulously to FIS standards, with a width ranging from 6 to 12 meters.

FACTS: Schuchinsk Roller Ski World Cup 2024

• What:  Second stage of the Roller Ski World Cup Season 2024
• Where:  Schuchinsk, Kazakhstan
• When:  August 14 to 18, 2024
• Who:  International senior and junior cross-country skiers
• Website:  https://astanaski.kz/event/rolski/

Roller Ski World Cup Program – Schuchinsk 2024

Wednesday, August 14 (More information HERE)

• 200m Sprint FT Women
• 200m Sprint FT Men
• 200m Sprint FT Junior Women
• 200m Sprint FT Junior Men

Thursday, August 15 (More information HERE)

• Mixed Team Sprint Senior
• Mixed Team Sprint Junior

Friday, August 16

• Official Training

Saturday, August 17 (More information HERE)

• 10km Individual CT Senior Women
• 10km Individual CT Senior Men
• 10km Individual CT Junior Women
• 10km Individual CT Junior Men

Sunday, August 18 (More information HERE)

• 20km Mass Start FT Senior Women
• 20km Mass Start FT Senior Men
• 16km Mass Start FT Junior Women
• 20km Mass Start FT Junior Men

Read More: Calendar for the Roller Ski World Cup and World Championships 2024

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