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FIS members reject name change, approve statute updates at Extraordinary Congress

By Owen Lloyd

Member federations of the International Ski Federation (FIS) rejected a proposal to change the organisation's name at an Extraordinary Congress, which was held online today from its headquarters in Oberhofen in Switzerland.

Montafon and ÖSV bidding for 2027 Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships

By Ali Iveson

Montafon has been nominated to host the International Ski Federation's (FIS) Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in 2027 by the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV).

Potential third FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Olympic cycle to be discussed

By Michael Houston

The International Ski Federation (FIS) is reportedly looking to introduce a third World Championships in every four-year Olympic cycle, breaking the usual biennial format that is currently in place.

FIS opens new office in Beijing as Winter Olympics near

By Liam Morgan

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has stepped up its presence in China by opening a new office in Beijing prior to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Zermatt-Cervinia set to stage first cross-border FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races

By Liam Morgan

Zermatt in Switzerland and Cervinia in Italy are set to stage the first-ever cross-border Alpine Ski World Cup event next season.

International Ski Federation set to establish long-term calendar framework for cross-country events

By Owen Lloyd

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has established a new long-term calendar framework in cooperation with the National Ski Associations.

FIS to distribute CHF5 million between members with COVID-19 support fund

By Liam Morgan

The International Ski Federation (FIS) is set to distribute a total of CHF5 million (£4 million/$5.4 million/€4.6 million) to its Member Associations as part of its COVID-19 relief funding package.

FIS inspects preparations for 2022 Alpine Junior World Ski Championships

By Liam Morgan

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has inspected the venue for next year's Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in British Columbia.

Three Olympic qualifying events in freeski and snowboard added to World Cup calendar

By Neil Shefferd

Three events in snowboard and freeski have been added to the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup calendar and are set to double up as qualifiers for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Decorated junior cross-country skier Swirbul aims to peak at maiden Winter Olympics

By Patrick Burke

Hailey Swirbul, the United States’ breakthrough star in cross-country skiing, has said she hopes the forthcoming International Ski Federation (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup will help her prepare for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

FIS China Working Group meets for first time

By Owen Lloyd

The International Ski Federation's (FIS) China Working Group has convened for the first time.

FIS enters agreement with equipment suppliers SRS to provide better and cheaper access for member associations

By Patrick Burke

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has entered a partnership which will allow all of its member associations to access winter sports equipment from suppliers SRS.

Svendsen named manager of 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim

By Patrick Burke

Berit Svendsen has been appointed manager of the 2025 International Ski Federation (FIS) Nordic World Ski Championships (WSC) in Trondheim.

International Ski Federation appoints Spitz as new event manager

By Liam Morgan

Sandra Spitz has been appointed event manager at the International Ski Federation (FIS) following the departure of Stefan Huber.

Carezza confirmed as a host for 2021-2022 FIS Alpine Snowboard World Cup

By Owen Lloyd

Carezza in Italy has been confirmed as a host for the 2021-2022 International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine Snowboard World Cup for the 11^th time.

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Denver were awarded the 1976 Winter Olympic Games ahead of Sion in Switzerland, Tempere in Finland and Vancouver in Canada at the International Olympic Committee Session in 1970. But in a Colorado referendum in November 1972, voters rejected funding for the event. It is the only time a city has been awarded the Olympics but pulled out. The IOC then offered the Games to Whistler in Canada, but they too declined owing to a change of Government following elections. Salt Lake City offered to host the Games, but the IOC, still reeling from the Denver rejection, declined and selected Innsbruck, the 1964 host city, as a replacement.

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