Opinion: Winter Sports Must Lead the Fight Against Climate Change
Winter sports have more to lose from climate change than any other sporting sector. It is time for federations, athletes, and sponsors to lead rather than follow.
Winter sports have more to lose from climate change than any other sporting sector. It is time for federations, athletes, and sponsors to lead rather than follow.
Too many preventable injuries are occurring because event schedules and television demands take precedence over course conditions and athlete welfare.
The current anti-doping framework in winter sports is not fit for purpose. Only radical reform of testing protocols and sanctions can restore credibility and trust.
Investing in youth development programmes is the single most effective way to secure the long-term health and competitiveness of winter sports across all disciplines.
Despite progress in some disciplines, the gender pay gap in winter sports remains unacceptable. Equal prize money and equal media coverage should be the baseline, not the aspiration.