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Sofia Goggia in cura per superare due infezioni virali

25 September

Sofia Goggia undergoes treatment for two viral infections

Andrea Panzeri, Casa di Cura La Madonnina, FISI, IRSSC Ospedale San Raffaele, Sofia Goggia

MILANO - I problemi fisici che hanno costretto Sofia Goggia ad anticipare il rientro dall’Argentina, dopo si trovava dal 23 agosto per la preparazione alla nuova stagione, sono dovuti a “due differenti infezioni virali che, sommate una con l’altra, hanno creato effetti ancor più amplificati a livello fisico, causando un forte stato di debilitazione all’atleta”. Il riscontro è arrivato da una serie di esami clinici approfonditi condotti presso la Casa di Cura La Madonnina e l’IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele di Milano. La definizione del quadro clinico ha permesso a Sofia Goggia di iniziare il percorso di recupero della forma fisica…

Sicurezza sulla neve, gli sci club chiedono risposte concrete alla FISI

22 September

Snow safety: Ski clubs demand concrete answers from FISI

Alessandro Garrone, Andrea Abodi, Italian Winter Sports Federation, FISI, Flavio Roda, skiing, Ski club, Sestriere Ski Club, safety, Winter sports

The winter season is approaching, and as ski clubs, coaches, and athletes prepare for the return to the snow, the issue of safety is once again at the forefront of the movement. Alessandro Garrone, president of the Sestriere Ski Club, has raised the issue, calling on the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) to step up its game regarding athlete protection, both during competitions and training sessions. This topic has become even more sensitive following the serious accidents that have struck the world of skiing in recent years, in some cases with dramatic consequences. According to Garrone, the statements and commitments announced in…

FISI riconosciuta come Federazione Sportiva Nazionale Paralimpica dal 1° ottobre ‘26

22 September

FISI recognized as the National Paralympic Sports Federation since October 1, 2026

Italian Paralympic Committee, National Paralympic Sports Federation, FISI, Flavio Roda, Marco Giunio De Sanctis

MILAN - Following the resolution of the National Council of the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP) on September 8, 2026, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) has been officially recognized as the National Paralympic Sports Federation. With this decision, communicated by CIP President Marco Giunio De Sanctis to FISI President Flavio Roda, FISI has been delegated the technical, organizational, training, and financial management at the national and international levels for the disciplines of alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, biathlon, snowboarding, and bobsleigh. The agreement and related responsibilities will enter into force on October 1, 2026. In line with this important development, FISI announces…

Sofia Goggia rientra dal ritiro in Argentina a causa di un malessere

12 September

Sofia Goggia returns from the training camp in Argentina due to illness

Andrea Panzeri, FISI, Milan-Cortina 2026, Sofia Goggia

USHUAIA (Argentina) – A sudden return from South America, but necessary to assess her health. Sofia Goggia left the Argentine ski resort of Ushuaia, home to the Italian Alpine skiing team preparing for the World Cup season, after feeling unwell. This was unusual for her, who had begun her training camp on August 23rd and was supposed to finish it on September 18th, before moving to Chile until the first week of October. Her physical symptoms prompted the medical staff to recommend…

Boccardi e Ghiddi argenti nel team sprint ai Mondiali di skiroll

04 September

Boccardi and Ghiddi win silver in the team sprint at the Skiroll World Championships

Maria Eugenia Boccardi. Anna Maria Ghiddi, Skiroll

MADONA (Latvia) – Italy has won its first medal at the Roller Skiing World Championships currently underway in Madona, Latvia. Maria Eugenia Boccardi and Anna Maria Ghiddi took silver in the senior team sprint. The Italians finished 4.5 seconds behind Norwegian winners Raghnhild Aarekol and Synnoeve Kjosavik in 22:25.9 seconds, while Sweden's Emilia Eriksson and Ebba Stenman took bronze at 5:13. In the men's race, the title went to home teammates Lauris Kaparkalejs and Raimo Vigants in 20:12.17, beating Swedes Erik Fransson and Simon Karlsson by 0.45 seconds.

Rimossi i mezzi di sintesi al ginocchio sinistro di Federica Brignone

25 Aug

The synthesis devices on Federica Brignone's left knee have been removed.

Andrea Panzeri, Federica Brignone, FISI

MILAN - Federica Brignone underwent general anesthesia at the "La Madonnina" hospital in Milan. Dr. Andrea Panzeri (President of the FISI Medical Commission) removed the knee brace from her left knee. The brace was placed during her left knee surgery on April 3, 2025. The surgery was a complete success, and the two-time Olympic champion in giant and super-G will gradually resume physical activity within a few weeks. "The arthroscopy performed on her knee confirmed the situation we expected," explained Dr. Panzeri. "The plate was removed…

Nuova operazione alla gamba sinistra per Federica Brignone

25 Aug

Federica Brignone undergoes surgery on her left leg.

Federica Brignone, FISI, Milan-Cortina 2026

MILAN - Federica Brignone has overcome the challenge she herself had called impossible, achieving a masterpiece at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, winning gold medals in the super-G and giant slalom. But the pain in her severely injured leg, which required surgery and a long rehabilitation period, hasn't left her. She, with her willpower and extraordinary athleticism as a Tiger, hasn't abandoned her. She herself announced on social media her decision, shared with her medical team, to undergo further surgery. "My leg continues to…

Lara Gut-Behrami si ritira dopo 18 stagioni da protagonista

05 Aug

Lara Gut-Behrami retires after 18 seasons as a lead character

Hermann Meier, Lara Gut-Behrami, Pirmin Zurbriggen, Vreni Schneide

Lara Gut-Behrami, the 35-year-old Ticino-born Alpine skier, one of the most successful of her generation, has announced her retirement from competition after 18 seasons as a leading figure. In her career, she has won three Olympic medals (1 gold, 2 bronze), nine World Championship medals (2 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze), two overall World Cups (2016 and 2024), six Super-G World Cups (2014, 2016, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025), and one Giant Slalom World Cup (2024). These are extraordinary results, considering she is the only woman to have accumulated double-digit victories in three World Cup disciplines: 24 in Super-G, 13 in Downhill, and 10 in…

Federica Brignone riassaggia la neve a Cervinia cinque mesi dopo il doppio oro olimpico

30 Jul

Federica Brignone gets back on the snow in Cervinia five months after her double Olympic gold medal.

Cervinia, Davide Brignone, Federica Brignone

Federica Brignone warmed up on the snow with a two-day ski trip on the Cervinia glacier accompanied by her brother and coach Davide. It was the two-time Olympic champion in super-G and giant slalom, who simply tasted the snow in open terrain after ending last season early at the end of the Soldeu World Cup. "Just" 151 days have passed since then, a mere 292 days compared to her return to the Kronplatz giant slalom at the end of last January following surgery on April 3, 2025. During this time, Federica…

Laurea in Scienze Motorie per la campionessa olimpica e mondiale SBK Michela Moioli

15 Jul

Olympic and World SBK champion Michela Moioli earns a degree in Sports Science.

Michela Moioli, Sergio Cavalieri, UniBG

BERGAMO – Olympic and world snowboard cross champion Michela Moioli has earned a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bergamo, adding another victory to a journey that has brought sport and education together. This university education was undertaken alongside her competitive career thanks to the Dual Career – UP4SPORT program, dedicated to elite athletes. "Michela Moioli's degree represents a significant achievement, not only for the prestige of her sporting career, but also for the significance it represents as an example of determination, commitment, and the ability to reconcile two highly...