Pressure is mounting on Johan Eliasch. Seven national federations – Canada, the United States, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, and Spain – have signed a letter calling for change within the International Ski and Snowboard FederationOne month before the election of the next president, they expressed their concern and their desire to see change at the head of the FIS.
The financial situation of the FIS has deteriorated significantly over the past five years » underlines the letter, by pointing an explosion of costs and revenues below expectations that holds the top spot. " This situation affects us all "The signatories warn, concerned about the consequences for support for small and medium-sized federations. They also point to a lack of transparency and communication, citing an example: at the beginning of the month, the FIS budget was shared with the Council less than 24 hours before its meeting.
« Many of us believe that the upcoming elections represent an important opportunity to to strengthen trust, collaboration and long-term stability within the FISThe good news is that we have four new presidential candidates highly respected: Vicky Gosling, Anna Harboe Falkenberg, Alex Ospelt and Dexter PaineEach of them brings valuable skills, perspectives, and experience to this position, and shares the same vision of what needs to be put in place for OUR federation and our sports. We are fully convinced that change is necessary for the FIS and national federations to regain their credibility and ensure a positive future for our sports and athletes. "The election will take place on June 11 in Belgrade."
