Twenty-four women graduated from the Women Lead Sports Masters Program in November as FIS continues its commitment to increasing gender balance across leadership roles by investing in their development.

Twenty participants who work as sports and technical administrators were selected for the program from several NSAs and disciplines, including Para sport.

They were joined by four FIS staff, including Athletes’ Commission Co-Chair Verena Stuffer, to ensure there was diverse representation.

Cross-Country skier James Clugnet was the sole man who attended part of the program, illustrating his allyship and support of a gender-equal environment.

I really believe that men have a key role to play in building women’s leadership. I believe in a collaborative approach rather than each gender fighting for their rights. Gender equality in sports is not only a woman’s right cause it is just as much, if not more, the responsibility of men to change our federations.

James Clugnet (GBR), FIS Cross-Country Athlete Representative

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