Federica Brignone underwent a successful follow-up knee surgery in Milan to improve joint mobility and accelerate her recovery. According to the Italian federation (FISI), she will resume rehabilitation immediately at JMedical in Turin as she continues her push toward a return for the 2026 Olympic season.
core goals: increasing prize money for athletes and delivering direct funding to all member nations. Through a centralized broadcast deal with Infront and expanded FIS-backed distributions, every National Governing Body now receives substantial support—regardless of size or hosting status. Smaller countries like New Zealand and Greece, long excluded from commercial revenue, are now receiving €400,000 each over three years. Eliasch calls it a transformational shift aimed at strengthening snow sports worldwide.
FIS has announced several new safety-focused equipment regulations for the 2025–26 alpine ski season. The changes include a ban on rigid shin pads inside ski boots, mandatory cut-resistant undergarments for Level 0 and 1 events, and required airbag back protectors in elite-level speed disciplines. Every FIS athlete—especially those competing on the Nor-Am, Europa Cup, or World Cup circuits—should review these updates and prepare accordingly.
The members of the Club5 Sport Association convened a two-day technical meeting by Lago Maggiore, focused on one of the sport’s most pressing issues: safety. Learn more.
After a devastating crash in Bormio, Cyprien Sarrazin faces a challenging road to recovery. With head injuries impacting his daily life, hope remains as he begins a long rehabilitation journey.
The 2024 Christmas season included a special event for Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. The World Cup speed specialist unveiled an honorary wall in the lodge at the Norwegian ski area where he and his family have enjoyed many weekends and holidays skiing together during most of his younger years.
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin is making encouraging progress after his severe crash during training on Bormio's Stelvio course. Following emergency surgery for a subdural hematoma, Sarrazin has left intensive care and is set to transfer to a hospital in Lyon. While his recovery offers hope, he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season and aim for a return in 2025/26.
French World Cup skier Cyprien Sarrazin suffered a severe head injury during a dramatic crash on the Stelvio downhill course in Bormio, Italy, Friday. Known for its demanding terrain, the course claimed Sarrazin after he landed hard off a roll and crashed through safety nets, prompting an airlift rescue. Diagnosed with a subdural hematoma, the Frenchman underwent emergency surgery, as confirmed by the French Ski Federation. Sarrazin had recorded the fastest training time just a day earlier and was eager to repeat his success from last season’s Bormio downhill. His crash has sparked renewed concerns over the icy, inconsistent conditions of this year’s course, with several racers criticizing its preparation and safety measures.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has rejected a €400 million offer from private equity giant CVC Capital Partners. The decision, made amidst significant internal and external pushback, has sparked debate about the future of snow sports and the FIS's commercial strategy.
FIS announced a collaboration under the ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions program (BASS) between FIS and the European Space Agency (ESA) to create and execute space-based solutions to aid in combating climate change, safeguarding biodiversity, and promoting the expansion of the circular economy.
Norwegian World Cup skier Atle Lie McGrath has partnered with BRASS Avalanche, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, to advocate for avalanche safety and education worldwide. BRASS’s mission, inspired by the tragic deaths of U.S. Ski Team athletes Bryce Astle and Ronnie Berlack in a 2015 avalanche, aims to prevent future tragedies through accessible education programs.
The FIS Council announced that airbags will become mandatory this season for all athletes competing in Alpine speed events at the World Cup level. Meeting online on Friday, the Council confirmed that the rule will take effect in the 2024/25 season. However, each National Ski Association can grant exceptions if an airbag restricts an athlete’s movement, causing potential safety risks.
Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), has officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Since taking charge of FIS in June 2021, Eliasch has led the organization through a period of transformation. On July 24, 2024, he earned a place as a member of the IOC. In a letter to IOC members, Eliasch outlined his vision for the future of the organization and addressed the challenges ahead.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has entered a partnership with the United Nations’
About a year ago, the color scheme of ski helmets became a hot topic in the ski racing world. FIS President Johan Eliasch was unhappy with the "Red Bull helmets" Marco Odermatt and others wore. He felt the design looked too much like the sponsor's product. Despite the debate, the regulations remained unchanged, and the FIS did not restrict the color and design of helmets. New regulations will provide more advertising space on helmets starting in July 2024. Previously, athletes had 50 square centimeters for advertising on the front of the helmet. Now, they have an additional 50 square centimeters for a second logo on the front or sides of the helmet.
Athletes, coaches, and leadership within the alpine ski racing community discuss the fairness and communication process surrounding the new FIS Wild Card addition to the 2024/25 Rules for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. There are differing opinions. World Cup athlete Daniel Yule tells Swiss media that he was not consulted about the rule, contradicting other media reports.
A new rule allows Marchel Hirscher to open doors to the World Cup when returning to ski racing after five years of retirement. FIS added a Wild Card option in the July 2024 revision of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup rules, which will ease the passage back to the World Cup for former world-class racers and guarantee a starting position right after the top 30.
One company leading the charge in pioneering cut-resistant ski clothing is SYNC Performance, based in Edwards, Colorado. Ski Racing Media caught up with SYNC's team to delve into their journey, challenges, and hopes for the future of cut-resistant ski attire.
In the world of alpine ski racing, safety is paramount. The thrill of speed on the slopes comes with inherent risks, and organizations like the International Ski Federation (FIS) FIS are constantly evaluating ways to enhance athlete safety. One such initiative gaining traction is using cut-resistant clothing, a technology designed to mitigate the severity of laceration injuries, particularly in the lower limbs.
Recently, top athletes have openly participated in discussions concerning injuries, the race calendar, auxiliary events at races, and how the Federation manages skiers. As has always been the case, their concerns fuel essential debate.
In a sincere interview with Ski Racing Media, the FIS Chief Race Director for the men’s World Cup, Markus Waldner, recently discussed the past, present and future. The experienced race director has a lot on his mind regarding adjustments necessary for the future of World Cup ski racing and shares his clear opinions.
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POW confronts FIS on lack of sustainability efforts taken in the sport of ski racing. FIS defends with initiatives in place and future plans.
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