1940’s

Lahti Ski Games in 1940's - Ski Jumpers

1940 The Winter War forced to cancel the Games

1941 Ski Games gathered 417 athletes to Lahti during the ceasefire.

1942 Instead of skiing, so called miniature Games were held. Most of the ski jumpers came to hill straight for the frontier.

1945 Games back to normal again after the World War II. During the war years games were national championships.

1947 For the traditional fireworks, Ski Club borrowed two huge spotlights used in war for aircraft seach from the Finnish army. Also buying permits to buy paraffin and cotton waste were applied from the äMinistry for internal affairs. The Ski Club donated 150 000 FIM from the income for National Aid.

Lahti Ski Games in 1940's

1948 New event was introduced, skiing-steeplechase (equestrian).

1949 The Games were held despite the storm that was hammering Lahti