Winter Sports
Long-time FIS president Kasper dies aged 77
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and International Olympic Committee are among those who have paid tribute to Gian Franco Kasper, the long-time president of the FIS, who has passed away at the age…
Vion succeeds Lewis as permanent FIS secretary general
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has named Michel Vion as the full-time successor to Sarah Lewis as its secretary general following a virtual FIS Council meeting
Ski mountaineering proposed for Milan-Cortina 2026
The sport of ski mountaineering could be added to the programme for the 2026 winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina after the local organising committee put it forward for inclusion
Freestyle skier Gu signs on with Tiffany & Co as brand ambassador
Jewelry brand Tiffany & Co has signed up Chinese-American professional freestyle skier Eileen Gu as a brand ambassador
Sunrise UPC to replace Swisscom as Swiss Ski main partner from 2022-23
Swiss telco Sunrise UPC will take over from sector rival Swisscom as the new Swiss Ski main partner from the 2022-23 season
Swisscom to end 20-year sponsorship of Swiss Ski
Swiss telco Swisscom will end its 20-year sponsorship of the Swiss Ski Federation after the 2021-22 season
FIS elects Head chief executive Eliasch as new president
Johan Eliasch, the Swedish billionaire and chief executive of sportswear manufacturer Head, has been elected as the new president of the International Ski Federation (FIS) at the body’s Congress today.
Former Ticketmaster chair joins Alterra Mountain Company
Smith to help lead Colorado-based ski resort operator
IMG and EBU renew ÖSV deals for further three years
The Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) has extended its international rights agreements with IMG for a further three years, with the agency simultaneously extending its deal with Eurovision Sport, the sports …
ORF holds Austrian skiing live rights to 2026-27, Servus picks up highlights
The Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) has agreed new deals for its domestic rights through to 2026-27, with public-service broadcaster ORF picking up live rights and commercial broadcaster Servus TV sealing …
Tissot becomes top-tier sponsor for Lucerne’s Winter Universiade
Swiss watchmaker Tissot has signed on as a top-tier gold partner of the 2021 Winter Universiade multi-sport event in Lucerne, Switzerland
Sportfive prolongs German Ski Association business to 2026
The Sportfive agency has extended its existing contract with the German Ski Association (DSV) for another five years
FIS confirms four candidates for presidency
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed the four candidates aiming to take over from Gian-Franco Kasper when he steps down after 22 years as president of the organisation this June
Andorra presents candidacy for 2027 Alpine World Ski Championships
Andorra has announced its intention to bid to host the 2027 Alpine World Ski Championships, formally presenting its candidacy to the International Ski Federation (FIS) yesterday (Wednesday)
Investment in digital gaming helps FIS weather Covid storm
Adam Nelson talks to Jurg Capol, marketing director of the International Ski Federation (FIS) about how the organisation has endured the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to digital innovations.
Lewis to run for FIS presidency following ‘serious consideration’
Sarah Lewis, the former secretary general of the International Ski Federation (FIS), has announced her intention to run for the presidency of the organisation in this year’s election.
Guy Horne | How will Beijing 2022 attract youthful audiences in China?
Guy Horne, managing director and founder of specialist consultancy H&A Media, looks at viewing patterns for winter sports in China and asks how the IOC can win over new generations of fans in the country
Longines signs long-term extension with FIS
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has signed a long-term extension to its sponsorship deal with Swiss watch manufacturer Longines