Hidden Champions – The Brand-New FIS Original Para Snow Sports Podcast Launches
Jan 19, 2026·Inside FIS
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is proud to announce the launch of Hidden Champions – The Best Athletes You’ve Never Heard Of, a brand-new original podcast shining a spotlight on the world’s most extraordinary Para snow sports athletes.
Hosted by two-time Paralympian Dani Aravich (USA, Para Cross-Country), the weekly series takes listeners deep inside the journeys, motivations, and triumphs of the top Para Alpine, Snowboard and Cross-Country athletes as they prepare for the road to Milano Cortina 2026. With candid conversations and exclusive behind-the-scenes perspectives, Hidden Champions reveals what it truly takes to excel at the highest level in Para sport.
New episodes drop every week from now through 6 March, available on all major podcast platforms.
Episode 1: Adam Hall – A Legend of Para Alpine Skiing
The debut episode features none other than Adam Hall (NZL, Para Alpine Skiing), a five-time Paralympian whose career has spanned more than two decades, yielding World Championship titles, a coveted Crystal Globe and podium success across three Paralympic Games.
In a wide-ranging and intimate conversation, Hall opens up about:
The relentless dedication and sacrifice required to stay at the top of the sport
Balancing elite performance with family life
Moving from snowboarding to skiing in his early years
The complexities of classification and the factor system that define competition in Para sport
The evolution of public understanding and respect for Para athletes worldwide
Listeners will also hear a heartfelt message from Hall’s wife, Elitsa Hall—a Paralympian herself—offering a rare glimpse into the personal support network that fuels his remarkable career.
Whether you’re a passionate winter sports fan or discovering the Para snow sports world for the first time, this episode is a powerful, inspiring introduction to the athletes whose talent and resilience make our sport extraordinary.
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Hidden Champions is a FIS original production, created by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation in partnership with Maniac Studios.
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