Sigulda (RWH) US luger Chris Mazdzer and Andris Šics of Latvia have been confirmed in office at the election of the athlete’s representatives of the International Luge Federation (FIL). The fact was announced by FIL President Josef Fendt at the team captain’s meeting during the 45th FIL World Championships in the Latvian town of Sigulda. At the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the FIL will have an Athletes’ Commission comprising four athletes in future, two of which will be selected from the artificial track and two from the natural track. One of the four members will be elected chair of the commission, and will be entitled to attend the meetings of the FIL Executive Board on a regular basis.