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FIS and IOC Tighten Ski Jumping Rules Ahead of 2026 Olympics After Numerous Industry Scandals

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As the ski jumping world looks ahead to the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, the issues around cheating and unfair advantages resurface. Earlier this year at the 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway, a serious cheating scandal occurred, involving the Norwegian ski jumping team and their ski suits. The controversy was centered around the intentional manipulation of […]
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Azerbaijan Named Global Destination Partner of FIS in Landmark Deal

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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has named Azerbaijan as its first-ever Global Destination Partner, launching a multi-year partnership designed to elevate the central asiatic country’s presence on the international snow sports stage. Starting with the 2025–26 season and running through 2029–30, Azerbaijan will serve as a premium partner of all FIS World Championships. The agreement also grants Azerbaijan […]
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FIS Introduces New Safety Measures & Showcases 2025-26 Alpine World Cup Calendar

Recently, during the FIS Spring Meetings in Vilamoura, Portugal, the Alpine Skiing Committee outlined plans for the upcoming 2025-26 race season. Related: The Top 12 Ski Brands in 2024-25 by FIS Alpine World Cup Points Athlete safety is a top priority for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), leading to the introduction of several updated rules aimed at enhancing […]
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FIS Rejects $420 Million Media Investment, Athletes Want FIS to Reconsider

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) recently received a proposal from CVC Capital Partners on November 30, according to an article by Fast Company. The proposal, titled “Project Snow,” offered an approximately $420 million investment in exchange for a 20% shareholding in the commercial rights to FIS’s snowboarding and skiing. This offer was rejected by the Federation days later in […]
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FIS Confirms Compulsory Airbag Use for 2024-25 Season for Downhill & Super-G Ski Racers

  The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) confirmed on Friday, November 8, that the use of airbags will be mandatory for all athletes competing in the Alpine speed disciplines at FIS World Cup races as of this 2024-25 season. The council held an online meeting to discuss the obligatory topic of airbags after voting in favor of introducing the […]
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FIS and World Meteorology Organization Forecast “Bleak Future” for Winter Sports and Tourism

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have announced a new partnership to raise awareness that winter sports and tourism face a bleak future due to climate change. Related Article: 85-Year-Old French Ski Resort Alpe du Grand Serre Forced to Close Permanently—Climate Change to Blame? Key messages It is the first time the UN’s […]
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Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Officially Confirmed as Host of the 2027 FIS Alpine World Championships

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced last week that the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana will host the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The hosting contract between the local organizing committee (LOC), the municipalities, Swiss-Ski, and FIS was signed on September 13. The hosting contract ensures the smooth running of the event to FIS standards. With the agreement […]
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FIS Recognizes Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding as Official Discipline

After a unanimous decision on Wednesday, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) now recognizes freeride skiing and snowboarding as official winter sports disciplines. The FIS made the decision at its annual general assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland. Two years ago, the FIS and the Freeride World Tour (FWT) joined forces, enabling the FIS to add freeriding to its list of official […]
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[VIDEO] FIS Profile: Ester Ledecká — First Person to Compete & Win in 2 Disciplines at a Winter Olympics

  Relive the historic moment Czech skier and snowboarder Ester Ledecká became the first person in history to not only compete but also win across two entirely different pieces of winter equipment at the Pyeongchang Winter Games in 2018.  This FIS special focusses on Ester Ledecká who grew up adoring snowboarding and skiing. She initially started competing in Snowboarding, having […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Heartwarming Post About the Immediate Aftermath of Boyfriend Kilde’s Crash

America’s legendary skier, Mikaela Shiffrin, has shared a heartwarming post on her Instagram account about the rollercoaster of emotions the last week has been for the athlete amidst her boyfriend’s season-ending crash on the famous Lauberhorn race course in Wengen, Switzerland. The US skier describes how heartbreaking it was to watch his crash live on TV and then rushed to […]
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Airbags Will Become Compulsory for Downhill & Super-G Ski Racers from 2024/25

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The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) is planning to make the use of airbags compulsory for Downhill and Super-G ski racers from 2024/25. According to a FIS spokesperson, airbags have “proven to be a valuable measure to increase the safety of athletes in speed races.” The recent serious crash of Canadian Broderick Thompson brought attention back to the discussion […]
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Head Skis Finds Cause of Mowinckel’s Fluoro-Contamination

Following the disqualification of Ragnhild Mowinckel in the Giant Slalom at the FIS Alpine World Cup in Sölden, Austria, on October 28, 2023, Head, together with the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) and the Norwegian Ski Association investigated the source of the contamination. The Norwegian skier had been disqualified after her first run due to the fluorine (or ‘fluoro’) […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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FIS Responds to POW Petition

Protect Our Winters (‘POW’) started a petition last week to put pressure on the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) to better align wintersport with environmental sustainability. The initiative was prompted by the emergence of pictures from both preparations for the World Cup at Sölden, Austria, as well as the cross-border event at Zermatt, Switzerland & Cervino, Italy, that saw […]
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FIS Alpine World Cup Reshuffles Events After Cancellation of Team-Combination Event

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  A new event was supposed to be premiered this season at the 23/24 FIS Alpine World Cup. The ‘Team-Combination’ was supposed to be a team event, where a speed skier and a technical skier would compete in a Downhill and Slalom race respectively, and the combined results would determine the winning team. The event was supposed to premiere this […]
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