Seoul Delights: Snowboard Big Air World Cup

Last December 11th (Fri.) to 13th (Sun.), Seoul hosted the Snowboard Big Air World Cup, after it was selected to host the said event at the International Ski Federation (FIS)'s general meeting on Oct 25 in Zurich, Swizerland. Seoul built a jump ramp 34 meters high and 100 meters in length in Gwanghwamun Plaza, which is in the heart of Seoul's historic and business center. The event became more impressive due to the location where it was accessible to anyone. As expected it was flooded with audience from all walks of life and people from different countries.It is said that Korea through Pyeonchang in Kangwon is bidding to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, so the event would produce a bigger chance of winning the bid. In a news in kore.net, a Seoul City official said, “Given how the season's Big Air events have until now been held in major European cities like London, Stockholm and Barcelona, you can see how much higher Seoul's prestige as an international city has grown. We plan to turn the event into a national celebration rather than just a Seoul City World Cup event.

Suggestions: Since the event attracted audience, it would be better if the main roads were closed in the evening. The organizers could have provided alternative roads for the vehicles.