London To Host Winter Sports Event
London has been named as the host of a World Cup big air event, featuring top British and international skiers and snowboarders.
The event will return to Battersea Power Station on 31st October after more than 10,000 fans flocked to the venue last year to see the industrial site transformed with a 32m high ski jump, packed with 500 tons of snow.
British Olympic hopefuls Ben Kilner and Dom Harington will compete alongside last year’s winner Peetu Piiroinen.
In the freestyle ski event, Winter X gold medal winner Tanner Hall will compete against British hopeful Paddy Graham.
The three-day event kicks off on 30th October with a Battle of Britain ski and snowboard contest and music from acts including Orbital and Friendly Fires.
Big air is not an Olympic sport but all riders can score crucial World Cup ratings points which will improve their chances of qualifying for the Winter Olympics, which are being held in Vancouver, Canada, in February 2010.
