Slovenian skiers optimistic about upcoming World Cup season

Planica, 19 October - As the launch of the new alpine skiing World Cup season in Austria's Sölden closes in, Slovenian skiers have generally high hopes, while fans' hopes rest on ski jumping champion Peter Prevc.

Planica A family photo of Slovenian teams of the Slovenian Ski Association. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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A family photo of Slovenian teams of the Slovenian Ski Association.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica The new Planica Nordic Centre Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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The new Planica Nordic Centre
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica Ski jumping hills in Planica Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Ski jumping hills in Planica
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica Slovenia's women's alpine skiing team Foto: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Slovenia's women's alpine skiing team
Foto: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica Slovenia's women's and men's cross-country teams Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Slovenia's women's and men's cross-country teams
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica Slovenia's men's ski jumping team Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Slovenia's men's ski jumping team
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica Slovenia's women's and men's ski jumping teams Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Slovenia's women's and men's ski jumping teams
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica Slovenia's team of snowborders Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Slovenia's team of snowborders
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Planica Slovenia's teams of women and men biathletes Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Slovenia's teams of women and men biathletes
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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