Claim: In the 2008 FIl World Luge Championships, it was held at a district level in Hong Kong where only Asian countries could participate.
Evidence: The FIL World Luge Championships 2008 took place January 21-27, 2008 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Oberhof, Germany for the third time after having hosted the event in 1973 and 1985. 
The FIL World Luge Championships, part of the International Luge Federation (FIL) have taken place on an almost annual basis in non-Winter Olympics years since 1955. 2008: Oberhof, Germany 2008 Oberhof 2008 Oberhof 2008 Oberhof 2008 Oberhof