FIS MEDIA INFO: FIS Council gathered in Åre

Åre, February 13, 2007/ -- The FIS Council took advantage of the occasion of the 39th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre (SWE) to stage its gathering on 12th February. In addition to reviewing current business affairs, this meeting of the Council - which takes place during either the Alpine or Nordic championships alternately - serves as an opportunity to brainstorm and exchange ideas about the direction of the sport and the organization.

“On behalf of the FIS Council, I congratulate the organizers of these FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Åre 2007 AB, for excellent work and thank them for their determination to deliver one of the best FIS Alpine World Ski Championships despite the changing weather conditions. We were pleased to see the speed disciplines conclude precisely on schedule and are looking forward to a great final week with the technical disciplines and the Nations' Team Event,” commented FIS President Gian Franco Kasper.

As part of its proceedings, the FIS Council confirmed that Audi has prolonged its engagement as sponsor of the FIS Alpine World Cup until 2012, and appointed Turkey with Antalya as host of the 47th International Ski Congress in 2010.

The FIS Council will next meet in Portoroz (SLO) on Monday, 28th May 2007 immediately after the FIS Calendar Conference. The dates of the Calendar Conference are Thursday 24th - Saturday 26th May 2007.

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