The Fifth Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup will start on September 12 in Valle Nevado, Chile. Visiting ten countries on four continents, the World Cup has athletes from 37 nations competing throughout the season.

"We are very excited about the coming season. It promises to be a thrilling one, with a full schedule of events. The Big Air Competitions - introduced to great success last year - are continuing with eight competitions, bringing snowboarding closer to the general public," said Isto Pankakoski, Senior VP, Nokia Europe.

With the success of snowboarding at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics earlier this year, the Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup plays an important part in attracting people to the sport.

The Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup includes the disciplines of Halfpipe, Snowboard Cross, Parallel Slalom, Parallel Giant Slalom and Big Air, which take place in cities. The World Cup will finish on March 16, 2003 in Arosa, Switzerland.

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