Kapfenberg, March 9, 2025 – After five intense days of competition, the 15th Women’s and Men’s World Icestocksport Championships came to a successful conclusion. The host town of Kapfenberg and the venue of Stanz for the long-distance competitions provided an impressive backdrop for this important international sporting event.
With participants from 22 nations, this world championship was one of the best attended in recent decades. The best icestock athletes in the world competed in the distance, target and team events to win the coveted medals. The exciting competitions attracted numerous spectators to the halls, who loudly supported their teams and created a rousing atmosphere.
Successful final decisions – Italy and Germany win team gold
The final day was the glittering highlight of the World Championships. In the women’s team competition, Italy secured the world championship title, while Germany triumphed in the men’s competition. Both teams delivered high-class finals and deservedly crowned themselves world champions. A look at the medal table shows the increasing internationality of the sport: athletes from 12 nations won medals – proof of the global spread of icestock. The final award ceremonies were held with the multiple Olympic and world champion in ski jumping, Thomas Morgenstern from Austria.
A world championship with great significance for the sport of icestock
The International Federation Icestocksport (IFI) draws a consistently positive balance:
“The 15th World Championships were a great success for everyone involved. It has impressively shown that our sport is growing worldwide and is attracting more and more fans. Exciting and fair competitions, characterized by mutual respect, have presented the sport of Icestocksport in all its diversity.”
The World Championships once again underlined the universality of icestock: as a traditional yet modern sport, it connects generations and nations and inspires athletes and spectators alike.
The organization on site also received high praise. The organizers provided perfect competition conditions, and the Austrian hosts with the Styrian regional association impressed with a great and cordial execution of the championship.
Conclusion: A great sporting event with a view to the future
With a successful mixture of top-class sport, fairness and team spirit, the 15th World Championships in Kapfenberg became a milestone for the sport of icestock. The enthusiasm of the athletes, the thrilling competitions and the international diversity made the event an unforgettable experience.
The live appearance of Fantastic Icestock TV on its YouTube platform and on the Olympic Channel with English commentary was also a complete success. The high number of hits worldwide on all continents underlines the growing interest in this sport.
The anticipation for the next World Cup is already high. With the increasing popularity of the sport, it will be exciting to see how Icestocksport develops in the coming years.
The International Icestocksport Federation never loses sight of one major goal: the hope that Olympic medals will soon be awarded in this fascinating sport.