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The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has agreed a gene testing policy ahead of Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics season.

The two countries are seeking clarification from the International Olympic Committee, but overall the Olympic sporting status quo remains.

With just 70 days to go until the Olympic flame is lit in Olympia, Greece, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed that preparations have entered the decisive delivery phase.

Italian ski racer Matteo Franzoso has died after a training crash at La Parva, Chile. He suffered a fatal head injury when he was thrown forward into a fence during practice. FIS and Italy’s Ski Federation express condolences. UPDATED

Two-time Olympic gold snowboarding legend Jamie Anderson returns to World Cup competition, balancing motherhood and elite performance, with her eyes firmly set on the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

The Austrian great is hoping to race this winter for the Netherlands, his mother’s home country. He tore his ACL in training last winter as he mounted a comeback.

President Zelenskyy has urged the new head of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, to maintain the ban on Russian athletes. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics take place next February.

The snowboard cross athlete was injured last season and is now hoping to be fit for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next February. NEW

It is unlikely the necessary new ski resort will be built in time, and it is reported South Korea might be able to hold the event. UPDATED

He was one of the most influential coaches and pioneers in the history of alpine skiing. He has passed away at the age of 99.

Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang are “willing to accept” a 3-month ban according to the International Ski & Snowboard Federation, FIS. NEW

Two Norwegian ski jumpers and three team officials have been charged following allegations of tampering with their ski suits. UPDATED

The Milan-Cortina Winter Games take place next February and the organisers say they are confident everything will be ready by the Olympic Opening Ceremony.

The US skier Lindsey Vonn has confirmed that the Norwegian legend Aksel Lund Svindal will join her team as coach for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympic season.

The Organising Committee of the French Games has unveiled a preferred venue chart after Meribel threatened to walk away. Negotiations Continue.

The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee has ruled that transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete for the United States in the Olympic or Paralympic Games in women’s categories.

The Olympic and Paralympic medals for the 2026 Winter Games have been revealed.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and Virtus, the International Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding  to strengthen their collaboration and promote greater inclusion in winter sports.

The new Wimbledon champion was first a young Italian ski racer with a bright future ahead of him before he swapped his skis for a tennis racket. UPDATED

The Olympic champion has undergone surgery after she dislocated her shoulder while surfing on an artificial wave. The Austrian snowboarder has had to cancel her on snow summer training in Australia.

The French government has laid out its ambitions for the Winter Games and highlighted responsible investment, mobility and social & environmental legacy projects.

Greece’s top alpine skier, AJ Ginnis, will carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics Lighting Ceremony in November.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has officially approved the 2025–26 Alpine World Cup calendars for both men and women. Next winter is an Olympic season with  the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics taking place next February.

He has secured FIS Wildcards to enter races and has his eyes set on the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next February.

GB Snowsport names 33 athletes, including six for the World Cup squad. There are familiar faces and some new ones.

PlanetSKI has followed his career and reports on how it all began.

It is hard to overstate the impact that Dave Ryding has had on GB skiing. From his own record, to his help with other elite athletes and the inspiration he has provided to the next generation.

Britain will be represented by 21 athletes in Cross-Country competitions in the coming season following confirmation of squad selections for 2025/26.

She broke her collarbone in training before the weekend’s final races of the season and it ended her hopes of winning a third snowboard cross World Cup title in four years. NEW