The International Ski Federation (FIS) is not waiting for the Beijing 2022 Winter Games to boost the development of its disciplines in China. Less than five months before the event, she has already opened a “ liaison office » in Beijing. Housed in a traditional building in the Shijingshan district in the center of the capital, it was officially opened this week in a partially virtual ceremony. It took place in the presence of the new president of the FIS, Johan Eliasch, and the Chinese Minister of Sports, Gou Zhongwen, also president of the national Olympic committee. The opening of this FIS office follows last month's launch of the FIS China working group. According to a press release from the authority, the office “ will serve as headquarters to support China's initiative to encourage 300 million people to participate in winter sports. » Comment from John Eliasch: “ A country that has the ambition to bring 300 million people to our sports represents an incredible opportunity. Through this office we are able to operate directly in China and promote the development of snow sports in the country.. » The Chinese office will work directly with the FIS working group in China, led by Moses Liang-Cheng Zheng, member of the Council of the international body.
