The 2026 Alpine Skiing World Cup officially gets underway on October 24, 2026, at the Rettenbach glacier in Sölden, Austria, featuring opening giant slalom races for women on Saturday and men on Sunday. Fans can follow the action live via television broadcasts on ARD and Eurosport, with streaming available through the ARD Mediathek and HBO … Read more
Norwegian alpine ski star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has suffered an Achilles tendon rupture during a downhill training session in Chile, dealing another severe blow to his career just as he was regaining top form ahead of the new World Cup season.welt.de reported that the 34-year-old speed specialist shared the news in an emotional statement on … Read more
Former biathlon star Dorothea Wierer has confirmed she feels no regret over stepping away from elite competition, trading her rifle for an ARD microphone ahead of the upcoming winter sports season. Following a 17-year career that yielded four world championship titles and two overall World Cup victories, the 36-year-old athlete announced her retirement in February. … Read more
The post-Olympic biathlon winter opened in Munich’s Olympiapark, where unseasonably cold, wet October weather and a makeshift shooting range set the stage for the Loop One Festival. German athletes delivered a series of fourth-place finishes in the skiroller super-sprint events, mirroring the podium near-misses that marked their campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics … Read more
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture During Training in Chile Aleksander Aamodt Kilde hat sich bei einem Sturz im Abfahrtstraining in Chile einen Achillessehnenriss zugezogen und damit einen weiteren Rückschlag erlitten. The 34-year-old former overall World Cup winner sustained the injury during a training run and is scheduled to travel back to Innsbruck, Austria, … Read more
German speed skating legend Claudia Pechstein has officially transitioned from her interim position to become the permanent national head coach for the allround division, the German Ice Speed Skating Association (Deutsche Eisschnelllauf-Gemeinschaft) announced. The five-time Olympic champion, who previously handled the role on a provisional basis, took over the full-time coaching responsibilities effective August 1. … Read more
FIS President Johan Eliasch Ousted in Tight Vote: What Happens Next? May 15, 2025 — Lausanne, Switzerland — Johan Eliasch, the Swiss skier and longtime president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), lost his re-election bid by a single vote to Swiss rival Alexander Ospelt in a dramatic election that could reshape alpine skiing’s global … Read more
Leadership Transition at FIS: Addressing the Future of International Skiing Johan Eliasch, the President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), faces significant internal pressure regarding his leadership tenure as the organization approaches a potential change in governance. While reports have circulated regarding a transition, the structure of the FIS remains under intense scrutiny … Read more
International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) President Johan Eliasch faces a critical re-election vote on June 11, 2026, as he defends his aggressive modernization agenda. The British-Swedish businessman, who has led the federation since 2021, is seeking a second term in a three-way contest against challengers Victoria Gosling of Britain and Alexander Ospelt of Liechtenstein. … Read more
Eishockey-Bundestrainer Harold Kreis entlassen: Ein Neuanfang vor der Heim-WM The German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) has officially parted ways with national team head coach Harold Kreis, effectively ending his tenure following a string of disappointing international performances. The decision, confirmed by the federation on Friday, comes just one year before Germany is set to host … Read more