In September this year, Vienna's Danube Island was the venue for a remarkable event: the 35th World Forestry Championships. Teams from all over the world competed to demonstrate their skill, speed and precision in various woodworking disciplines. The event attracted participants and spectators from all over the world and offered both competitors and visitors an exciting experience.
Carinthia, a region with a proud tradition in forestry, recorded a significant success at this year's World Championships. The Austrian team won a total of 25 medals, with the Carinthian participants making a significant contribution to this impressive result. The outstanding performances of the Carinthian athletes underline their expertise and commitment to the forestry industry.
Carina Modl from Feld am See, who was celebrated as world champion in her category, and Mathias Morgenstern from Lendorf, who was runner-up in the world championship, achieved particular prominence. Their successes are not only personal triumphs, but also reflect the high level of forestry education and training in Carinthia. The achievements of these talented sportsmen and sportswomen help to consolidate and improve Carinthia's reputation in the international forestry industry.
Their successes were recognized at a reception in the Hall of Mirrors of the Carinthian provincial government, where the lumberjacks were honored for their remarkable achievements. This ceremonial act underlines the esteem in which the athletes and the forestry industry as a whole are held.
On this occasion, Governor Peter Kaiser (SPÖ) emphasized the importance of the successes for Carinthia's reputation in the international forestry sector. Such successes not only strengthen the region's pride in its forestry traditions, but also make a significant contribution to consolidating Carinthia's international reputation as a center of excellence in this field.
Furthermore, Deputy Governor Martin Gruber (ÖVP) emphasized the role model function of the participants. In his opinion, the athletes are not only competitors, but also ambassadors and role models for future generations of forestry experts. Their successes set standards and are a source of inspiration for many young people who want to follow in the footsteps of these outstanding personalities.
The international fame that these athletes have achieved with their performances helps to further raise the profile of Carinthia as a key element on the global forestry stage. The participation and success at the 2023 World Forestry Championships clearly shows that Carinthia plays a significant role not only at national but also at international level.
