On 5th of March Georgia hosted one more international event! This time FIS Freeski Slopestyle World Cup was held in Bakuriani, which was live broadcasted in several countries through Eurosport channels. Due to bad weather conditions the Qualification Day of the event was cancelled, but instead the training sessions took place and athletes have directly taken part in Finals. Over…
On February 20th, Bakuriani hosted second stage of Parallel Giant Slalom Europa Cup. 56 Athletes – 28 male and 28 female – from 11 countries – Austria, Ukraine, Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Slovenia, Australia, Iran, Poland, Italy and Georgia, participated in the event. The first place among men was won by Steffan Baumeister from Germany. Second Place – Dario Caviezel –…
On February 19th Bakuriani hosted FIS Europa Cup in Parallel Giant Slalom for the very first time in its history. Athletes from 11 countries – Austria, Ukraine, Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Slovenia, Australia, Iran, Poland, Italy and Georgia, participated in the competition. Several top ranked athletes visited Bakuriani during the event, such as the Olympic champion Benjamin Karl, Klaudia Riegler, Daniela…
It is with a heavy heart that FIS announces its former President Gian Franco Kasper has passed away on 9th of July, 2021. Kasper served FIS for 46 years, including the last 23 years as the FIS President. He retired from that role a little more than a month ago before his successor, Johan Eliasch, was elected at the 52nd…
52nd International Ski Congress was held on June 4th. Due to the pandemic, the conference was held online. At 52nd International Ski Congress, representatives of federations from different countries elected a new president of FIS. Along with the representatives of other countries, the representatives of Georgian Ski Federation also participated in voting procedure. Johan Eliasch will be the new FIS…
As it is already known, Bakuriani will host FIS Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships in 2023. As a result of this decision, Georgian side is obliged to host the World and European Cups of all (FIS) Freestyle disciplines until 2023. Ski Cross World Cup test events were held in Bakuriani on 26th, 27th and 28th of February. Qualification was…
As you know Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup has started and qualification day has been successfully completed. On 27th of February the finals will be held. Here, in Bakuriani, everything is set for the world premiere of the ski cross mixed-team event on February 28 in a resort that is completely new on the World Cup calendar. Bakuriani, in…
Around 120 international snowboarders from about 16 countries will compete on the slopes of one of Georgia’s most popular winter resorts, Bakuriani. Snowboard Cross Test Event will be held during March 3-March 5. Qualifications will take place on March 3rd whereas the finals will be held on March 4th and 5th. Snowboard Cross is exceptionally entertaining sports discipline in which…
2021 Audi Ski Cross World Cup Test event will take place in Bakuriani. Georgia will be hosting the event on 26th, 27th and 28th of February. The event will be particularly special as Bakuriani will be the first ski resort to host the first ever Ski Cross Mixed Team Event on 28th of February. On Ski Cross Mixed Team Event…
European Youth Olympic Festival will be hosted by Bakuriani, Georgia in 2025. The decision was officially made on 49th general assembly of European Olympic Committees. European Youth Olympic Festival is a continental competition for young sportsmen. First festival was held in 1991 in capital city of Belgium, Brussels with sponsorship of International Olympic Committees. First Youth festival was held in…