Three Cities move to next level of competition to host 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Lausanne (pps) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Munich (Germany), Annecy (France) and PyeongChang (Republic of Korea) have all been selected as Candidate Cities to host the 2018... [more]

FIL President Josef Fendt confirmed in his office for the fourth time

Sochi (pps) Josef Fendt has been confirmed in his office as President of the International Luge Federation (FIL) for the fourth time. At the 58th FIL Congress in Sochi, Russia, the 62 year-old German was... [more]

Medal of Honor in Gold for Fogelis, Kuzis, Silakov and Thaler

Sochi (pps) Einars Fogelis and Valdis Kuzis from Latvia, the Russian Valeriy Silakov and Josef Thaler from Italy were awarded the Medal of Honor in gold at the 58th Congress of the International Luge Federation (FIL) at... [more]

President Fendt ahead of his fifth term of office

Sochi / Russia (pps) President Josef Fendt is ahead of his fifth term of office as President of the International Luge Federation, FIL. The 62-year old from Berchtesgaden, Germany, had been first elected as successor to the FIL... [more]

First luge training in Turkey

Erzurum/Turkey (pps) The first luge training camp was held in Turkey at the end of May. FIL coach Karl Flacher welcomed 15 coaches and 24 athletes as participants in this event held in Erzurum in the east of Turkey. At Paladöcken, located about four... [more]

Race Director at Torino Olympic Games and overall World Cup champion

Reichenau (pps) Marie-Luise Rainer of Italy, former overall World Cup champion (1985-86) and Race Director for the luge events at the Olympic Winter Games in Torino will become Sport Coordinator of the International Luge... [more]

World Champion Erin Hamlin leads US Team

Lake Placid (pps) Led by 2009 World Champion Erin Hamlin, USA Luge announced the members of its Fall 2010 National team. The group contains a mix of Olympians, National Team veterans and newcomers. Hamlin will be joined on the fall squad by her... [more]

42nd FIL Luge World Championships in Cesana the absolute higlight

Reichenau / Austria (pps) Nine Viessmann Luge World Cup events in six countries as well as the 42nd FIL World Luge Championships in Cesana, Italy, as the absolute highlight are to be found on the calendar of the... [more]

Prien (pps) The Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation for Germany, BSD, mourns its Honorary President Klaus Kotter. The long-time President of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, FIBT, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010, just two weeks prior to his 76th birthday. The funeral will... [more]

At the end of April, the Aqotec natural track luge athletes of the past season were chosen in Landeck. As last year, the election was organized by Sportarena TV together with World Cup presenter Aqotec. The jury, which consisted of various sports journalists and representatives of the International... [more]

Christoph Schweiger new FIL Executive Director

Reichenau/Austria (pps) Christoph Schweiger of Austria will succeed Hartmut Kardaetz as Executive Director of the International Luge Federation, FIL. Schweiger, currently Secretary General within Austria’s Luge Federation, was... [more]

FIL Executive Board Meeting at Reichenau/Austria

Reichenau/Austria (pps) The Executive Board of the International Luge Federation, FIL, will hold its Meeting next weekend (May 8-9) at Reichenau/Austria where the course will be set for the 58th FIL Congress, which will be taking... [more]

Contract of Wolfgang Schädler not renewed

Lake Placid (pps) Mark Grimmette, US Delegation flag bearer for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, five-time Olympian, and two-time Olympic medalist, has been hired as the Sports Program Director for USA Luge. His primary job function will... [more]

FIL President Fendt enjoys great reputation within IOC

Lausanne (pps) Josef Fendt is still held in great esteem within the International Olympic Committee, IOC. The President of the International Luge Federation, FIL, has been appointed by IOC President Jacques Rogge to the IOC... [more]

President Fendt and Secretary Romstad represent FIL

Dubai (pps) The President of the International Luge Federation (FIL) Josef Fendt from Germany, and his Secretary General Svein Romstad from the U.S.A. are representing the FIL at the annual SportAccord, held until Friday in Dubai... [more]