The next major event in winter sports is apparently a done deal: In a statement before the 54th FIS Congress, the World Ski Federation announced the “FIS Games” 2028!
These should cover the entire range of snow sports and extend over 16 days in those years in which there are no Olympic Games or World Championships. According to the official timetable, interested organizers can submit a declaration of intent by November 1st. “Groundbreaking festival that brings the FIS family together like never before” “The FIS Games will be the largest of all snow sports events; a groundbreaking celebration that will bring the FIS family together like never before. Over 16 days, the Games will bring together the greatest talents from the Olympic and non-Olympic sports – and of course the Para sports. From Alpine to Freestyle, Freeski and Snowboard to Nordic, Telemark, Speed Skiing and Freeride, the world’s best athletes will present their skills in front of a global audience,” said the FIS statement. Existing competition venues should be used for FIS Games Letters of intent to host the 2028 event premiere would be accepted beginning August 1 of this year. After that, an inspection group will start work. In the spring of 2024, the FIS Council is scheduled to make the final decision on the venue. Because the FIS also wants to “be a pioneer in terms of sustainability and inclusion”, as the text says, existing competition sites are to be used for the FIS Games.
