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Taika Oja, LAMK Photo:Lahti will host the Nordic World Ski Championships for the seventh time in 2017. What distinguishes Lahti from the other host cities? CEO Janne Leskinen 3. Tradition. Lahti FIS Nordic World Ski Championships: In Lahti, there are strong roots on which to build the Centenary Championships. The locals 1. Premium facilities. care about the event and want to be involved. The conditions provided by the Lahti Sports It is easy to find dedicated personnel and the Centre are difficult to match anywhere in spectators are already familiar with the events. the world. Modern venues serve the needs of athletes, spectators, companies and the media. 4. The Centenary Championships. There is no need to build new arenas. The centenary of Finnish independence will coincide with the seventh Nordic ski 2. Location. championships hosted by Lahti. This will be a The Lahti Sports Centre is located an hour’s rare treat and an unforgettable experience for drive from Helsinki Airport and within walking our generation. distance of the Market Square; Lahti is a compact and easy-to-reach city. The railway connects Lahti with St. Petersburg in just two and a half hours. 22 Photo: Visit Petersburg


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