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Eileen Gu Slams FIS Over 2026 Games Scheduling Conflicts

2/15/2026

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Eileen Gu, a 22-year-old ski star for China, criticized scheduling conflicts at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Her big air final overlaps with halfpipe training, limiting preparation time.
Gu is the only woman competing in all three freestyle disciplines and asked the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) for adjustments.
FIS denied the request and she stated, "I think it’s punishing excellence," while aiming to replicate her previous Olympic success.

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Eileen Gu, a 22-year-old ski star for China, criticized scheduling conflicts at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Her big air final overlaps with halfpipe training, limiting preparation time.
Gu is the only woman competing in all three freestyle disciplines and asked the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) for adjustments.
FIS denied the request and she stated, "I think it’s punishing excellence," while aiming to replicate her previous Olympic success.