Norwegian Ski Federation President Erik Røste has expressed
confidence a proposal to introduce women’s ski flying will be
approved at an International Ski Federation meeting.
Hendrickson and Damjan to stay on FIS Athletes Commission despite retirements Saturday, 22 May 2021
Sarah Hendrickson of the United States and Jernej Damjan of Slovenia have called time on their competitive ski jumping careers but will remain on the International Ski Federation (FIS) Athletes Commission.
Hendrickson made history at Sochi 2014 when she became the first woman to jump in an Olympic ski jumping event.
The American’s career highlights also include winning the inaugural women’s FIS Ski Jumping World Cup overall title in 2012 and being crowned world champion in 2013.
But Hendrickson, who has overcome a series of injuries including serious knee ligament damage that required reconstructive surgery, has announced her retirement at the age of 26.
Decisions of the FIS Council at online April Meeting 2021
The FIS Council held an online meeting today to discuss select agenda items before its traditional Spring meeting in conjunction with the FIS Congress at the start of June.
The main decisions of the online Council meeting are as follows:
FIS International Ski Congress 2021
After reviewing all of the latest data and information in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, the FIS Council agreed to hold the 52nd International Ski Congress online to ensure the safety and health of all FIS stakeholders.
Since the Congress has already been postponed by one year, the FIS Council agreed that the General Assembly day would be held online on 4th June with an abbreviated agenda. Included on the agenda will be the election of the FIS President and FIS Council for the term lasting until the election at the 2022 Congress. The deadline for submission of applications for FIS President and FIS Counc