During 6 days of the European Youth Olympic Festivals athletes born in 1995-1997 will compete each other to reach the spot on one of 36 podiums. 

Alessandro Haemmerle and Michela Moioli timed their first snowboard cross World Cup victories to perfection as they pair finished top of their respective piles in Sochi, Russia.

On 16-17 February two Europa Cups will be held at Valmalenco (ITA). 

As has become traditional since 2003, the FIS Council held its Gathering in conjunction with the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Schladming on 12th February.

The event took place at Kope. 

Today, 15th February, FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in moguls took place at Sochi.

Defending champion Ted Ligety laid down a solid foundation for a third gold medal at the World Ski Championships with an outstanding first run in the men's giant slalom on Friday.

It happened after a number of delays. The reason is that the snow is too soft. 

In women's action Kelly Clark (USA) won the finals, she was also the winner of the qualification the day before. Holly Crawford from Australia, another top athlete, became the second. French Sophie Rodriguez got the bronze.

The FIS fanfare, the official anthem of the International Ski Federation which is widely known from FIS World Championship and FIS World Cup events has been composed by Otto Strobl.