International Luge Federation
Skechers deals with Infront to bolster winter sports portfolio
US-based footwear brand Skechers has expanded its presence in winter sports by agreeing new sponsorships with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB)
FIL maintains tradition as Innsbruck lands 2027 World Championships
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has continued its tradition of staging its World Championships every 10 years in Innsbruck-Igls, by awarding the 2027 event to the Austrian venue
Engelbert Strauss enters luge with sponsorship of FIL competitions
German workwear, utility-wear and protective equipment manufacturer Engelbert Strauss has expanded its sponsorship portfolio into luge by agreeing to become a main sponsor at the International Luge Federation’s (…
FIL cuts Luge World Cup opener, citing Qatar 2022 impact on TV coverage
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has cancelled the opening round of the 2022-23 Luge World Cup season, citing football’s 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.
Whistler lands 2025 Luge World Championships, FIL retracts Russian decision
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has awarded its 2025 World Championships to Whistler, Canada, while it has been forced to reverse a Congress decision to assign the 2023 World Championships on …
Luge World Cup events moved from US, Canada to Russia due to Covid
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has announced that upcoming World Cup races in the US and Canada will now be held as a double-header event in the Russian city of Sochi due to ongoing Covid-19 travel…
Winterberg chosen as Luge World Cup replacement for storm-damaged Königssee
The International Luge Federation's (FIL) World Cup event in Königssee, Germany will now be held in Winterberg after heavy storms caused damage to the latter's venue.
FIL secretary general Fogelis becomes president as Fendt stands down
International Luge Federation (FIL) secretary general Einars Fogelis has been elected as the sport’s governing body’s new president at the 68th FIL Congress held today (Friday).
Luge World Cup to take place ‘almost exclusively in Europe’
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has announced its upcoming Luge World Cup series will take place behind closed doors and “almost exclusively in Europe” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
FIL World Championships moved to Germany, Lake Placid ‘to lose’ IBSF Worlds
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has reassigned hosting rights for its 2021 World Championships from Whistler in Canada to Berchtesgaden/Königsee in Germany.
Altenberg to bid for Luge World Championships
The German town of Altenberg has expressed an interest in hosting the International Luge Federation’s (FIL) World Championships in either 2024 or 2025.
FIL president Fendt to stand down as Fogelis takes over
Josef Fendt, the long-serving president of the International Luge Federation (FIL), has announced he will stand down in June and has requested current FIL secretary general, Latvian Einars Fogelis, succeeds…
Oberhof and Whistler to host luge worlds
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has awarded its 2023 World Championships to Oberhof in Germany and approved a plan to relocate the 2021 edition of the showpiece event from Calgary to Whistler in…
Oberhof, Lake Placid to stage FIL continental championships
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has announced that Oberhof and Lake Placid will host continental championships during the 2018-19 season.
PyeongChang to host first World Cup event as FIL releases calendar
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has unveiled the calendar for its 2016-17 World Cup season, with the track being developed for PyeongChang’s staging of the 2018 winter Olympic Games set to host an event for the first time.
FIL awards 2019 World Championships to Germany
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has awarded the hosting rights for its 2019 World Championships to Winterberg, Germany.
Fendt continues long-term run as FIL president
Josef Fendt has been re-elected as president of the International Luge Federation (FIL) for a fifth term in office.