Ski Athletes Challenge FIS Leadership Over Rejected €400M Investment Deal

A second protest letter signed by 71 athletes criticizes FIS President Johan Eliasch for lack of transparency and dismissive remarks about their concerns.

Top athletes, including Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt, signed a second letter urging FIS to reconsider a €400 million proposal from investor CVC.
The athletes accuse FIS leadership of ignoring their input on key decisions and demand more transparency in governance and financial dealings.
FIS President Johan Eliasch dismissed the letters, claiming they were politically motivated and not genuinely authored by the athletes themselves.
Eliasch has defended FIS's decision to prioritize a marketing deal with Infront, arguing it is unrelated to the rejected CVC offer and sufficient cash reserves exist.
The dispute highlights broader frustrations with Eliasch's leadership style, described by critics as authoritarian and dismissive of athlete concerns.