FIS Games now set for 2028
Initially planned for 2024, the first edition of the FIS Games is now postponed for four years and will take place in 2028.
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FIS Unveils Exciting 2023/2024 Cross-Country Skiing World Cup Calendar
Last weekend, the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) held its Cross-Country Committee spring meetings in Croatia. During the sessions, various proposals were voted on, and ongoing matters were discussed by the Cross-Country community, including the Sub-Committees for World Cup and Continental Cup, Rules and Control, Women Nordic, Youth and Children, Cross-Country Development, Roller Skiing, and Popular Skiing.
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Caprini Brings Nordic Racing Experience To New Role As FIS Cross-Country Assistant Race Director
Frenchman Simon Caprini has been appointed as the International Ski and Snowboard Federation’s (FIS) Cross-Country Assistant Race Director, according to a statement released by the entity. Caprini, who is 40 years old, will take up the role this summer.
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FIS Commits To Fluor-Free Competitions With Full Waxing Ban From 2023-24 Season
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has announced in a press release that the fluor wax ban will be fully implemented at the start of the upcoming 2023/2024 winter season. The decision has been made due to potential health risks and environmental concerns connected to fluorine waxes.
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New Distances At The Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
The changes to the cross-country skiing World Cup distances will affect the nature of the races more than the power relations between athletes. However, the competition program at the World Championships remains unchanged.
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No Russian And Belarusian Participation At FIS Competitions
The FIS Council decided that teams and athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in FIS events in the coming winter season.
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Thoughts Behind The FIS Games
In 2024, the first edition of the FIS Games will be organized. “The FIS Games will not make it less interesting to venture into cross-country skiing. This inspires,” says Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo to VG.
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FIS Changes The Team Sprint Format And Increases Prize Money
During the FIS meetings in Switzerland last week, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation adopted changes to the team sprint format and increased prize money.
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Michal Lamplot Named FIS Race Director
Michal Lamplot was named the new FIS Cross-Country Race Director, replacing Pierre Mignerey.
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Slovenian Ponikvar Will Lead The FIS Cross-Country Committee After Vegard Ulvang
Uros Ponikvar from Slovenia will become head of the FIS cross-country committee after Vegard Ulvang, who resigned in May.
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