Frankfurt - A record number of competing nations are expected at the alpine ski and Nordic ski world championships early next year, the international ski federation FIS said Thursday.

Athletes from 67 nations will be competing at the alpine ski world championships at the French resort of Val d'Isere between February 2 and 15.

The Nordic ski event at the Czech resort of Liberec between February 18 and March 1 has attracted competitors from 55 nations.

The numbers are up from the previous highest marks in 2007 when 62 nations were at the alpine ski worlds and 49 at the Nordic event. (dpa)