Saalbach 2025 showcases record-breaking viewing figures

The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Saalbach 2025 were a huge success on the sporting front and generated record-breaking viewing figures to match it, on and off the Zw?lferkogel.?

Across digital platforms, Saalbach 2025 enjoyed groundbreaking results, with the FIS Alpine social media channels tallying a total reach of 116 million and more than five million interactions – more than three times what was achieved in the previous FIS Alpine World Ski Championships (WSC), in Courchevel-Méribel 2023.?

On Instagram specifically, FIS Alpine notched up over three million interactions with a reach of 69.8 million. Those figures were in good part due to exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘Behind the Medal Plaza’, a live FIS TV show in which all the medalists shared their feelings immediately before taking to the podium, right as their names were engraved on their medals.?

Also proving successful was the documentary ‘Saalbach Unplugged’ - co-produced with Austrian state broadcaster ORF, Ski Austria, and Infront - which showcased “hidden heroes” before and during the championships.?

Read more about it and watch the documentary 'Saalbach Unplugged'.

Sustainability in focus: FIS Seminar 2025 explores nature protection in sport

Following the success of the inaugural FIS Seminar in 2024, FIS is organizing its second edition on 5 May 2025 which will focus on the growing importance of environmental sustainability.

The FIS Seminar 2025 on Bridging the Gaps: Building Inclusive Sports Leadership Together – Edition 2 will highlight Nature and Biodiversity Protection and Restoration, with sports organizations playing a pivotal role in protecting nature.

The event, which runs on Monday 5 May, will be hosted at the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort in Portugal and is aimed at leaders and/or sustainability experts of National Ski Associations (NSAs) and Local Organizing Committees (LOCs) with a maximum of two attendees per organization. Read more.

FIS coach Nadia Bortoluzzi becomes latest graduate of the WISH programme

The Women in Sports High-performance programme (WISH) has a new graduate: nadia bortoluzzi is the latest female coach from FIS to participate in the 21-month long course, beginning in 2023 before officially graduating in January 2025.??

WISH is a direct response from the International Olympic Committee – IOC to the under-representation of women among elite coaches in sport.??

It provides access to leadership training, leadership mentoring, sport-specific mentoring, and training led by respective international federations, who work together with a willingness to learn from each other and share their best practices.??Read more.

Applications open for the 28th International Matteo Baumgarten Award

The Baumgarten family is once again inviting young athletes to apply for the International Matteo Baumgarten Award, now in its 28th edition. This prestigious annual prize honours the life and legacy of Matteo Baumgarten by recognizing athletes who excel in FIS Olympic and Paralympic disciplines while pursuing their education.

FIS member National Ski Associations are encouraged to nominate up to three athletes (male or female) between the ages of 18 and 24 who compete in Alpine Skiing, Para Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Para Snowboarding, Freestyle, Cross-Country, Para Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, or Nordic Combined.

Applications should be sent to the FIS Development Department at [email protected] by February 28, 2025. The award ceremony will take place on May 4, 2025, at the Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi in Bormio, Italy. Read more.

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