The dispute between the International Ski Federation (FIS) and various member countries of the organization could lead to a split, the Norwegian portal reported NRK.
According to the source, representatives of Norway, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Italy and Slovenia have threatened to leave the FIS and form an alternative federation due to dissatisfaction with the distribution of rights to broadcast World Cup stages from 2026/2026. Season 27 to 2033. According to the new agreement, FIS will have full control over the sale of media rights, and the company it signed with, Infront, will only carry out marketing activities.
If the conflict between the coalition of countries and the FIS leadership is not resolved, it is possible that its participants will create an alternative ski league.
In the spring of 2022, the International Ski Federation (FIS), following the recommendations of the IOC, decided to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of the season. This decision was later extended. Russians compete only in local tournaments.
Former skier Alexander Bolshunov statedthat the Russians violated the conditions for admission to international tournaments.