International Ski Federation

The International Ski Federation (ISF) is the umbrella organization of all national ski organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of ski sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the ISF after seven national federations were added at the 2008 ISF Congress in Rome.

In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ISF suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Ski Federation events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the ISF, as well as from attending or participating in any ISF meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Ski Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RCF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Ski Federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a ski event in Ukraine.

Alpine

• Alpine skiing, formerly downhill skiing (World Championships since 1931)
• FIS Alpine Ski Junior World Championships from 1982
• FIS Alpine Ski World Cup from 1967
• FIS Alpine Ski Masters World Championships
• Alpine Combined (World Championships since 1932)
• FIS Alpine Combined Masters World Championships
• FIS Alpine Combined World Cup
• Super-G
• Giant Slalom (World Championships since 1950)
• Paraskiing>
• Slalom

Nordic

• Cross-country skiing (World Championships since 1925)
• Nordic combined (World Championships since 1925)
• Ski jumping (World Championships since 1924)
• Biathlon (since 1958)

Freestyle

• Freestyle skiing, formerly hot-dogging (World Championships since 1986)
• Ski cross (World Championships since 2005)
• Ski halfpipe (World Championships since 2005)
• Ski slopestyle (World Championships since 2005)
• Mogul skiing (World Championships since 1986)

Snowboarding

• Snowboarding (World Championships since 1996)
• FIS Snowboarding World Championships from 1996

Other

• Telemark skiing
• Speed skiing
• Ski mountaineering
• Grass skiing

There are five continental associations affiliated with the International Ski Federation. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the International Ski Federation Board meetings.

• Asian Ski Confederation
• Confederation of African Ski
• European Ski Association
• Oceania Ski Association
• Pan American Ski Federation

International Ski Federation: Detailed information about the International Ski Federation, its structure, member countries, and recent actions taken in response to geopolitical events. https://www.isf.com

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine: Comprehensive coverage of the conflict and its impact on international sports, including the International Ski Federation's response. https://www.newscoverage.com/ukraine-russia-conflict-sports