1920’s
1923 Lahti Ski Games were held for the first time. The idea of have the games game from Mr. Lauri Pihkala. He wanted to bring the games to Lahti because of it´s centered position and variable terrain.
1924 Ski Games lasted four days. Finnish Army championships were included.
1925 Lack of snow forced to postpone the games two times. Finally games were held in March, 19.-22.
1926 So called Kongress Games gathered 15 nations. The skiing world started to know Lahti and Ski Games around the world.
1927 The Great lottery was kept to “establish Ski Games and raise Finnish skiing”. Lottery ticket cost 3 FIM, and the main prize was 100 000 FIM bank account.
1929 Athletes competed to win 9 different challenge cups. Prizes were donated by corporations from Lahti