Today, 21 May, is the first day of visit of FIS representatives, which will inspect the level of preparation for the Olympic competitions in freestyle skiing and snowboard at Extreme Park “Rosa Khutor”.

As one of the many activities and events held by FIS charity partner Right to Play to help children from some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities, a golf tournament was held on 3rd May in Bad Ragaz (SUI). The charity event was a great success and raised a total donation of CHF 110’000 for a development project in Burundi. 

Representatives of the European Broadcasting Union, the TV rights holder for the FIS Alpine and Nordic World Ski Championships 2015-17, and FIS met on 13th May for a workshop at the FIS Headquarters in Oberhofen (SUI). 

In this week’s Newsflash edition, FIS will launch its interview series “Meet the Legends” which will feature retired athletes and their life after sport.

Almost one year after St. Moritz (SUI) was awarded the honour to host the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2017 at the FIS Congress 2012 in Kangwonland (KOR), preparations are now in full swing.

FIS Cross-Country Race Director Pierre Mignerey took a moment to evaluate the past season.

FIS Council approved candidates for the FIS Athletes Comission.

The FIS Athletes Commission is completely formed.

The FIS anti-doping programme focus turns from the post-competition tests to a substantial out-of-competition testing programme in order to maintain the fight against the use of doping in skiing and snowboarding.

Walter Hofer, FIS Ski Jumping Race Director, has taken a moment to reflect on the past season.