IOC

Johan Eliasch embraced his IOC presidential run as a platform to elevate winter sports and climate action, even as Kirsty Coventry made history as the first African and female IOC president-elect. From sustainability advocacy to global cooperation, both leaders signal a new era for the Olympic Movement.

Ester Ledecka, the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic champion in both super-G skiing and snowboard parallel giant slalom, faces a tough decision for Milan-Cortina 2026. With conflicting schedules for the women’s downhill and her premier snowboard event, Ledecka is pushing for an Olympic schedule change to compete in both sports. Supported by the Czech Olympic Committee, she remains hopeful, saying, “I’m fighting for this and still believe it’s possible.”

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.

It’s official! Yesterday, Salt Lake City, Utah, was confirmed as the 2034 Olympic Games host. Lindsey Vonn and others were thrilled about the decision.

The IOC is threatening to eliminate core winter disciplines, but why did they award the 2022 Olympic Winter Games to Beijing?

Thomas Bach visits the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships and hints at decision on team race by July.

Oslo, Almaty, and Beijing progress to the candidate city phase of bid to host Winter Olympic Games in 2022.

Two hundred participants from 96 countries congregated in Ancient Olympia with respect for diversity as the emphasis of the meeting.

FIS will propose big air, team snowboardcross, an alpine team event and more to the IOC for Olympic inclusion.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) will host its 49th Congress in Barcelona, Spain this week.

Aerialist Emily Cook and Nordic combined skier Bryan Fletcher join the USSA Board of Directors along with other newly-appointed members.