Ski executive steps down, takes new position a week later
Last week, he stepped down abruptly. Now, just over a week later, he returns to a new top position.
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Alexander Ospelt elected new FIS president
Alexander Ospelt of Liechtenstein has been elected president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) at the 57th FIS Congress in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Ski leader confident that FIS president Eliasch will not be reelected
Christian Scherer, the CEO of the Austrian Ski Federation, is certain: “FIS President Johan Eliasch will not be reelected,” he states ahead of this week’s FIS Congress in Belgrade.
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Norway calls for FIS president to be replaced
Johan Eliasch obtained new citizenship in record time to save his presidential position — now Norway and six of the world’s most powerful ski nations are responding by demanding his replacement.
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FIS changes rules – Could hinder dominant nations
FIS introduces a new regulation to limit Norway’s dominance in the World Cup and warns of even stricter measures next year.
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FIS unveils 2026/2027 cross-country skiing World Cup calendar
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) held its FIS Spring Meetings in Portorož, Slovenia, this week, and the 2026/2027 cross-country skiing World Cup calendar was unveiled.
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Celebration after dramatic FIS meeting: The 50km in Holmenkollen saved
FIS once again proposed to scrap the 50km in Holmenkollen next year, calling the traditional race ‘a bad idea.’ The proposal was voted down.
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No support from Sweden – Eliasch secures new citizenship
Neither Sweden nor England was willing to nominate Eliasch for re-election as FIS President. He has now found a new solution to stand for the position.
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FIS official claimed Diggins will retire – now criticism pours in
In early October, FIS official Simon Cardini announced that Jessie Diggins will retire after the upcoming season. The American ski star herself has remained entirely silent, but several fellow athletes are deeply critical of how the news was handled.
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Attacks Klæbo: “His behavior is completely bizarre”
The Russian national team coach lashes out at the Norwegian superstar – and accuses the entire Scandinavian skiing community of blackmail.
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