General News 21.09.10
New FIBT President Ferriani visits FIL Office

Berchtesgaden (pps) Ivo Ferriani, the newly-elected President of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (FIBT) has made his first call to the office of the International Luge Federation (FIL). On this occasion, the 50 year-old former bobsleigh pilot from Italy met up with FIL President... [more]

General News 20.09.10
Visit of IOC President Rogge the highlight

Harmonious Meeting of the FIL Executive Board in Lausanne Lausanne (pps) In a harmonious atmosphere the Executive Board of the International Luge Federation, FIL, set the course for the upcoming season. Absolute highlight of the two-day long session at the headquarters of the... [more]

General News 20.09.10
Meeting of the FIL Executive Board in Lausanne

2012 FIL World Junior Championships in Koenigssee European Championships Natural Track in Novouralsk Lausanne (pps) The Executive Board of the International Luge Federation, FIL, decided on the last two venues of FIL Championships for the year 2012. During the Meeting in Lausanne,... [more]

General News 17.09.10
Dwight Bell appointed to the IOC Evaluation Commission for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Lausanne (pps) Dwight Bell, former President of the US Luge Assocation (USLA), was appointed by the International Olympic Committee, IOC, to the Evaluation Commission for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. On the 11-member panel Bell represents the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports... [more]

General News 15.09.10
FIL Executive Board Meeting in Lausanne

IOC President Jacques Rogge announced his visit Lausanne (pps) The President of the International Olympic Committee, IOC, Jacques Rogge of Belgium, will attend the Executive Board Meeting of the International Luge Federation, FIL. On Thursday (September 16), the IOC President will thus be... [more]

General News 02.09.10
“Key authority” for Kardaetz’ successor Schweiger

Berchtesgaden (pps) On the occasion of the farewell party given for the retiring Executive Director Hartmut Kardaetz, his successor Christoph Schweiger (aged 45) was given “key authority" for the office at the International Luge Federation, FIL. In a symbolic act FIL President Josef Fendt thus... [more]

General News 02.09.10
Retirement party for FIL Executive Director Hartmut Kardaetz

Berchtesgaden (pps) The International Luge Federation, FIL, has given a small but exquisite retirement party for the long-time Executive Director Hartmut Kardaetz at the guesthouse “Auerwirt” in Berchtesgaden-Oberau. Guests, among others, were Franz Rasp, Mayor of Berchtesgaden, former national... [more]

General News 01.09.10
19. Start Competition at Meransen - Nina Reithmayer, Andreas Linger and Rieder/Rastner the Winners

Meransen (pps) Austria’s Nina Reithmayer, her team-mate Andreas Linger and Ludwig Rieder/Patrick Rastner from Italy are the names of the winners at the 19th international Start Competition at Meransen, South Tyrol. The men’s race was won by Andreas Linger, together with his brother Wolfgang... [more]