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Carlsson returns to FIS after quitting IBU post

Niklas Carlsson (L) & Nawal El Moutawakel, IOC Executive Board Member (R) at Beijing 2022 medal ceremony (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Niklas Carlsson is returning to the International Ski Federation (FIS) after quitting his position as secretary general of the International Biathlon Union (IBU).

News emerged today (Tuesday) of Carlsson’s appointment to the newly-created role of FIS deputy secretary general. The Swede will work alongside Michel Vion, the FIS secretary general.

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