Winter Sports
Lausanne details ‘two-wave’ system for Youth Olympics
Lausanne 2020 has revealed an innovative ‘two-wave’ system for its staging of the Winter Youth Olympic Games, with the official competition schedule designed to ensure athletes have a shorter stay on-…
Land Rover signs multiyear partnership with US Ski and Snowboard
Land Rover has signed a multiyear partnership with US Ski & Snowboard, in which the British luxury car manufacturer will become the official vehicle partner of the Olympic National Governing Body.
FIS goes digital-first in fan engagement push ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics
The International Ski Federation is ramping up its global engagement efforts as it builds towards Beijing 2022, with its secretary general, Sarah Lewis, describing China as “the biggest opportunity for winter sports in the last 50 years”. Adam Nelson reports on how FIS is using its digital strategy to encourage consumers to take to the slopes.
Anta Sports posts record $2.07bn half-year revenue, with 2022 Olympic Winter Games bet paying off
Chinese sportswear company Anta Sports Products released its interim results for the first half of 2019 (H1) yesterday, boasting growth of more than 40 per cent and an increase of profit margin by more…
Beijing 2022 ski jumping venue to become world’s first permanent course
The ski jumping venue for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games will become the world’s first permanent ski jumping course when it is built according to the local Shijingshan district government.
Impact of Beijing 2022 sees China’s winter sports economy surpass $50bn
The winter sports industry in China is now worth over $50bn (€45bn), the local organising committee for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games has told an International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission.
International Ski Federation announces strategic partnership with Sina Sports
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced a strategic cooperation with leading Chinese digital sports media platform Sina Sports as it continues its growth push in the Asian country
Stockholm Åre and Milan Cortina go head to head in vote for 2026 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has begun its 134th Session in Lausanne, where the host of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be chosen
Sweden to host 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships
Hosting rights to the 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships have been awarded in Sweden to Östersund and Åre, while the International Ski Federation (FIS) has revealed six bids for its four World C…
Nent Group acquires host of winter sports rights in Nordics from Infront
Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has acquired rights to a host of winter sports properties in the Nordics from the Infront agency, landing a blow to public-service broadcasters in the region
Winter X Games to be held outside US for first time after Calgary secures three-year deal
Calgary, the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta, has been awarded the rights to host the Winter X Games for three years from 2020
FIS and WSF hail landmark snowboarding pact
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and World Snowboard Federation (WSF) have struck what they claim is a historic agreement for the global unification of competitive snowboarding
USOC chooses Salt Lake City over Denver for 2030 Winter Olympics bid
Salt Lake City, Utah will be put forward to host a second Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2030, beating Denver, Colorado to the nomination
Dropouts from 2026 Winter Olympics bidding race show impact of IOC reforms is yet to reach the public
The IOC is undertaking a range of reforms designed to make bidding for and hosting the Olympics less costly and less complex. Jonathan Dyson asks whether any progress is being made, including in the current 2026 Winter Olympics bidding race, and looks at what more needs to be done.
Salt Lake City Council votes to pursue Winter Olympic bid as IOC rules out 2026 back-up
The Salt Lake City Council has approved a resolution supporting an “expression of interest” agreement with the United States Olympic Committee, formalising its interest in bidding to host the Winter Oly…
Calgary makes formal exit from 2026 Olympics race
The process to determine the host of the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is officially a two-horse race after Calgary city council unanimously agreed to end the Canadian city’s bid.
Stockholm 2026 seeks talks as Olympic bid faces political opposition
The bid committee for Stockholm’s effort to land the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has said it will stage immediate talks with the Swedish city’s government after a new coalition appeared to …