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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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Julia Schneemann |
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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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