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Pietza makes Infront Germany switch amid winter sports push
Infront Germany has added Matthias Pietza, the experienced winter sports commercial rights executive, to its executive board as he takes up a role with the German arm of the Wanda Sports-owned international…
Tensions ease between Swiss-Ski and Wengen organisers after CHF300,000 donation
Swiss-Ski, the sport’s national governing body in Switzerland, has withdrawn its request to remove the iconic race in Wengen from the provisional 2021-22 FIS World Cup calendar as it seeks a resolution t…
Wengen FIS World Cup race under threat in TV and sponsorship rights revenue spat
The future of the flagship FIS Ski World Cup race in Wengen is under threat because of a long-running row between organisers and Swiss-Ski, the national governing body, over the distribution of media and…
Apparel brand Odlo acquired by Monte Rosa Sports Holdings
Swiss sports apparel company Odlo has been acquired by investment firm Monte Rosa Sports Holdings
LaLiga engages with skiers through Grupo Aramón tie-up
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has sought to embrace the winter sports market by agreeing a partnership with ski resort organisation, Grupo Aramón.
Ski Tour deal enhances Svenska Spel’s cross-country commitment
Swedish state-owned gambling company Svenska Spel has stepped up its backing of cross-country skiing by agreeing to become an official partner of new venture, Ski Tour 2020
Ziener joins Coop Norge as FIS Nordic World Championships sponsor
German sportswear manufacturer Ziener has been unveiled as the official clothing partner of the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Nordic World Ski Championships in 2021.
Coop Norge extends Nordic World Championships support in Infront deal
Norwegian supermarket chain Coop Norge has broadened its presence in skiing by agreeing a deal to sponsor the next three editions of the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Nordic World Ski Championships.
Tommy Hilfiger gets showcase at Hahnenkamm-Rennen
US fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger has agreed a partnership with Austrian skiing showpiece the Hahnenkamm-Rennen
Vy to sponsor new venture for FIS Cross-Country World Cup
Norwegian transport operator Vy has signed on as the main sponsor of Ski Tour 2020, a new venture for the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup that groups together events in Norway a…
Land Rover signs multiyear partnership with US Ski and Snowboard
Land Rover has signed a multiyear partnership with USÂ Ski & Snowboard, in which the British luxury car manufacturer will become the official vehicle partner of the Olympic National Governing Body.
Nordic World Ski Championships continue sustainability focus with Stora Enso
Renewable and recyclable solutions company Stora Enso has extended its presenting sponsorship of the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Nordic World Ski Championships for a fourth edition of the event.
Svenska Spel strikes long-term Swedish Olympic Committee deal
Swedish state-owned gambling company Svenska Spel has struck a deal to become the new main sponsor of the country’s National Olympic Committee, the SOK.
The deal will be worth more than SEK100m (€9.5m/$10.7m)
Spyder renews historic partnership with US Ski Team
US ski wear brand Spyder has renewed and expanded its apparel partnership with the US Ski Team until 2023, covering the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
Visa extends long-term backing of US Ski & Snowboard
Payment services company Visa has signed a long-term extension to its partnership with the US Ski & Snowboard national governing body
Manner builds winter sports backing with Seefeld 2019 deal
Austrian food products manufacturer Manner has agreed a deal to become a main sponsor of the 2019 Nordic World Ski Championships
Audi keeps Freeride World Tour in wintersports portfolio
German automotive manufacturer Audi has struck a four-season extension to its partnership with the Freeride World Tour skiing and snowboarding series
Nordic World Ski Championships lands main sponsor
Energy systems manufacturer Viessmann has furthered its ties in winter sport by signing on as a main sponsor of the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Nordic World Ski Championships in 2019 and 2021.