International Ski Federation (FIS) staff at the organisation's headquarters in Oberhofen have held a traditional Swiss Znüni - a mid-morning snack - in honour of former President Gian-Franco Kasper, who died last week age 77.

The sporting community has paid respects to former International Ski Federation (FIS) President Gian-Franco Kasper, who died on Friday (July 9) at the age of 77, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach.

Former President of the International Ski Federation (FIS) Gian-Franco Kasper, who stood down last month after 23 years at the helm of the organisation, has died at the age of 77.

There is a four-way battle to replace Gian-Franco Kasper as head of the International Ski Federation (FIS) as the worldwide governing body prepares to stage its eagerly-awaited virtual Presidential election tomorrow.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed the four candidates bidding to succeed longstanding head Gian-Franco Kasper as President during its virtual Congress next month.

Britain's Sarah Lewis has declared her candidacy for President of the International Ski Federation (FIS), less than six months after being dismissed as secretary general.

A decision on what format the International Ski Federation (FIS) will hold its Congress in Portorož in Slovenia in June is set to be the main topic of the organisation’s Council meeting tomorrow with some countries growing concerned that an in-person event could prevent them from fully participating.

Ivo Ferriani has become the new President of the Association of Winter Olympic International Federations (AIOWF), replacing the retiring Gian-Franco Kasper.

International Ski Federation (FIS) President Gian-Franco Kasper is to assume the day-to-day running of the organisation until Sarah Lewis' replacement as secretary general is appointed.

The International Ski Federation Congress, where a successor to President Gian-Franco Kasper is due to be elected, has been postponed until June 2021.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed September 4 as the deadline for Presidential nominations.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has set a new date for its Congress, October 4, with the event now planned to take place in Zürich.

International Ski Federation (FIS) President Gian-Franco Kasper has admitted there are “deep financial consequences” due to the coronavirus pandemic and warned uncertainty for the sporting industry will be a serious topic in the future.

The coronavirus outbreak has forced the cancellation of the first official Beijing 2022 test event next month.