FIS Games

The FIS Games is an international multi-sport event organized and centered around the disciplines governed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation. Held once every four years, the 16-day event will debut in 2028.

This article is about the multi-sport event. For other FIS events, see International Ski and Snowboard Federation.

FIS Games
StatusUpcoming
GenreMulti-sport event
FrequencyQuadrennial
Inaugurated2028 (2028)
FounderInternational Ski and Snowboard Federation
Next event2028
Organised byInternational Ski and Snowboard Federation

History

In October 2022 the International Ski and Snowboard Federation announced their plans for a multi-sport event of all FIS disciplines. Which would be included as part of the World Cup circuit for each discipline instead of being a championship event. Filling the one-year gap in every four-year cycle where Olympic games and World Championships are not held. The games were initially announced to debut in February 2024, aiming to promote the sports featured in the games through television.[1][2]

In May 2023 it was announced that the 2024 edition would not occur, pushing the debut of the games to 2028.[3] Though the 2028 games was confirmed to move forward with the beginning of its bidding process.[4][5]

Disciplines

The games will feature about 100 medal events in disciplines that the International Ski and Snowboard Federation governs. Including disciplines that are not contested in the Olympics.[6]

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Editions

The games last for 16 days and is held every four years during the year which the Olympics, Paralympics, and World Championships that involve snow sports are not held.[6] The location of the games are flexible with the ability to be held in a variety of regions and across borders.[8]

EditionYearLocationStart dateEnd date
12028

See also

References
  1. Scheve, Ingeborg; Lutz, Leandro (19 October 2022). "Thoughts Behind The FIS Games". Proxcskiing.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  2. Cunningham, Euan (25 May 2023). "FIS Games to debut in 2028, hosting bid process launched". Sportcal. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  3. Lutz, Leandro (24 May 2023). "FIS Games now set for 2028". Proxcskiing.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  4. "FIS Games 2028: The chance to make history" (Press release). International Ski and Snowboard Federation. 23 May 2023.
  5. Rest, Jonathan (24 May 2023). "FIS Games to debut in 2028 as host bid process opens". SportBusiness. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  6. "International Ski Federation plans Olympic-like FIS Games for snow sports". NBC Sports. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  7. "FIS Games Bidding Guide" (PDF). International Ski and Snowboard Federation. p. 4. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  8. Traub, Matt (26 May 2023). "FIS Games Debuts in 2028 for Snow Sports". SportsTravel Magazine. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
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