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Serbian FIS Election Faces Athlete-Backed Opposition to Eliasch

6/11/2026

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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) will hold its election in Serbia on Thursday, with incumbent president Johan Eliasch seeking re-election.
Switzerland, Austria, Norway and the United States have publicly opposed Eliasch’s candidacy.
Critics note that FIS assets fell by more than 80 million francs and over $100 million of reserves were used.
Athletes Marco Odermatt and Mikaela Shiffrin have called for a leadership change after unmet prize-money promises.

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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) will hold its election in Serbia on Thursday, with incumbent president Johan Eliasch seeking re-election.
Switzerland, Austria, Norway and the United States have publicly opposed Eliasch’s candidacy.
Critics note that FIS assets fell by more than 80 million francs and over $100 million of reserves were used.
Athletes Marco Odermatt and Mikaela Shiffrin have called for a leadership change after unmet prize-money promises.