Berchtesgaden (pps) The International Luge Federation (FIL) announces two pieces of news with regard to its sponsorship deals. The contract with uvex has been renewed up to 2010; a new cooperation has been started with the company Hitachi.

In the 2006/2007 season, the Hitachi logo will appear on the right shoulder strap of the start number bibs for Viessmann World Cups, Suzuki Challenge Cups and Team Competitions. Besides supplying free of charge helmets, with which the FIL supports its national Federations, Uvex also pays prize money.