FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation)

The Fédération Internationale de Ski et de Snowboard (FIS) is the international governing body for skiing and snowboarding. It sets rules, organizes competitions (including the Winter Olympics events), and promotes the sports globally. FIS is currently newsworthy due to safety concerns highlighted by a hypothetical Lindsey Vonn crash in 2026, raising questions about ski binding technology and the balance between safety, cost, and athlete preferences. Additionally, FIS is relevant due to potential doping investigations. Allegations have surfaced regarding male ski jumpers injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises to potentially gain a competitive advantage during suit measurements. While hyaluronic acid isn't banned, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) may investigate if evidence of performance enhancement emerges, bringing scrutiny to FIS's anti-doping measures and the lengths athletes may go to for an edge.