While we close the first part of Junior Cups of this season, it is time to have a look back at the past two weeks in Martell. It is fair to say that after the first week, where no results predictions could be made, week two showed us that some nations and athletes will be the favourites for this season, and it is worth watching them closely. Who was the most successful - and which nations could celebrate their first podiums?
We did not see a lot of Junior Cup action last year, but the first week in Martell, Italy reminded us how exciting these competitions with a mix of favourites and newcomers can be There was no shortage of surprises, like the first podium for Ukraine in three years or five podium positions for the German team to name a few.