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Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female IOC President, Emphasizes Communication

Kirsty Coventry has as the first woman been elected as the new chairperson of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She says she is ready to tackle men like the President of the USA, Donald Trump.
Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female IOC President, Emphasizes Communication

Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules

FIS Chairman Johan Eliasch slams Norway after the WC scandal with manipulated suits. I am deeply shocked, says the Swedish-Briton.
Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

More and more people want to see Russia participate in international sports again. Next week, a message about their participation in Olympic Games ice hockey may come.
May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

In the Paris-OS, some athletes from Russia and Belarus competed under a neutral flag. A model that Johan Eliasch, chairman of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis), supports and wants to see in the future, writes Radiosporten.
Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

This is the threat to the entire skiing sport

Shrinking glaciers, bare mountains and competitions being washed out. Ski sports are facing a dark future due to climate change, warns the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
This is the threat to the entire skiing sport

The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Something that delights biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson.
The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Swedish-Briton Johan Eliasch, newly appointed IOC member, is running to replace him.
Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

Skiing Boss: "There has been quite a hard tone"

On the one hand: Controversial FIS chief Johan Eliasch. On the other: Eight of the skiing world's heaviest nations, including Sweden.
Skiing Boss: "There has been quite a hard tone"
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