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IOC / IF31 Jan 2026, 17:00 from SportsInOrganization mentioned: FIS
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has launched the FIS Content Exchange Platform (CXP), a digital tool enabling athletes and National Ski Associations to access competition clips and photos for social media. This initiative empowers athletes to share their stories directly, increasing reach and engagement, and offering new monetization opportunities while respecting media rights. Usage has surged, with over 1,200 athletes and 65 NSAs onboarded, generating millions of impressions and interactions.
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IOC / IF15 Jan 2026, 18:30 from InsideTheGamesPerson mentioned: Johan EliaschOrganization mentioned: FIS
The International Ski Federation (FIS) Council has approved the World Cup calendars for alpine skiing, cross-country, Nordic combined, and ski jumping for the 2026-27 seasons. Key highlights include the inclusion of women's ski jumping in the Four Hills Tournament for the first time, a return to Zhangjiakou, China, and the 21st edition of the FIS Tour de Ski. New injury-status rules for Alpine skiing have also been ratified, and discussions are ongoing regarding competition formats for cross-country and Nordic combined. FIS President Johan Eliasch provided updates on various projects, including safety plans and Olympic preparations. The FIS Council also approved the bidding process for future Freeride World Championships.
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IOC / IF7 Jan 2026, 19:00 from InsideTheGamesPerson mentioned: Johan EliaschOrganization mentioned: FIS
The Four Hills Tournament, a prestigious ski jumping competition held in Austria and Germany, will for the first time include a women's competition during the 2026/27 season. This landmark decision, driven by funding for infrastructure improvements including floodlights at the Innsbruck venue, marks a significant step towards gender equality in snow sports. International Ski Federation (FIS) President Johan Eliasch hailed the move as a 'true milestone,' and athletes have welcomed the long-awaited inclusion. The integration will require regulatory adjustments and calendar modifications, with potential women's competitions preceding men's qualifying rounds.