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.
The Russian national team coach lashes out at the Norwegian superstar – and accuses the entire Scandinavian skiing community of blackmail.
The Russian talent who dominated the 2022 Junior World Championships in Lygna is one of 12 Russian athletes now demanding that FIS immediately lift its suspension.
The Russians could make a comeback at the Olympics. They have confirmed an appeal to CAS and are presenting new arguments.
After two recent rulings by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), legal expert believes the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) may be compelled to overturn its ongoing ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus. The outcome could reshape both the World Cup and the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina.
Russian skier Dariya Nepryaeva was in tears after the FIS decision to uphold the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes, confirming they will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo’s recent statement has triggered a furious response from leading figures in Russian skiing, with several top names launching direct verbal attacks on the Norwegian star.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has announced that gender testing will not be introduced for skiers until 2027.
He was once seen as one of the brightest young prospects in cross-country skiing, tipped to challenge Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and the Norwegian stars. But the 21-year-old may never get the chance, as the FIS confirmed this week that the suspension of athletes from Russia and Belarus will continue for the 2025/2026 season.
The Swedish Ski Association has welcomed the International Ski and Snowboard Federation’s (FIS) decision to continue excluding Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions, including the upcoming Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
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