Sofia Goggia doesn’t discount: tough stance

Sofia Goggia doesn’t hide

Ready to return after the serious injury in training that è cost her the last part of last season and the very first part of 2024/2025, Sofia Goggia spoke to 'Tuttosport' about an issue that, also because of the injury, is definitely close to her heart, that related to safety. In this regard, the champion from Bergamo did not spare a heavy criticism to the International Federation.

"We all know how much (alpine skiing, ed.) is a dangerous sport and we need to move in that direction,” Goggia said. The issue of the’airbag è ridiculous. They put the’obligatory’but leaving exceptions for athletes who do not find it comfortable. I honestly think they have to put their hearts in peace to find an agreement".

Despite the harsh criticism, the four-time downhill World Cup winner applauded the decision to experiment with anti-cut protectors, which are useful to further protect the athlete in case of an accident: "Welcome them", Sofia Goggia’s comment to this effect.

Born in 1992, in addition to four downhill CdMs Sofia Goggia has also won two Olympic medals, both in downhill (gold in Pyeongchang 2018, silver in Beijing 2022), and two at the World Championships (bronze in the giant in St. Moritz 2017 and silver in the Super-G in Are 2019). In the World Cup he has achieved a total of 24 wins, 19 second places and 11 third places.