Overview

• SPORT1 reports mounting criticism of alpine skiing safety following the death of Italian racer Matteo Franzoso.
• Adrien Théaux asked on Instagram how many more tragic accidents are needed before a serious discussion on safety, particularly in training.
• Théaux urged national and international federations, coaches and athletes to meet and deliver specific, practical solutions.
• He argued that barriers must not offer so little resistance that a skier can end up striking a wooden structure, citing comments reported by Blick.
• His statements add to growing calls within the sport for stronger, standardized protections beyond current measures.