Liberec hosts Nordic World Ski Championship

The Nordic World Ski Championship has got underway in the North Bohemian mountain resort of Liberec. Championship events include nordic skiing's three disciplines: cross country skiing, ski jumping, and nordic combined ( a combination sport consisting of both cross-country skiing and ski jumping). The opening ceremony is to be attended by Czech and foreign government officials as well as a number of VIP guests. The world championship in Nordic skiing takes place once in two years.