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.

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.

FIS President Johan Eliasch has voiced concerns regarding the organization of the Winter Olympic Games, particularly citing challenges faced in the preparations for Milano-Cortina 2026. He emphasizes the need for improved planning, governance, and prioritization, viewing the Games as a case study for future events. Eliasch also addressed the recent Court of Arbitration for Sport decision regarding Russian and Belarusian athletes, advocating for a clearer definition of political neutrality within the Olympic movement and opposing the inclusion of summer sports.