Russia to Create National Ski-Alpinism Federation

Degtyarev: A Russian Federation ski-alpinism federation will be created.

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A new All-Russian Federation of Ski-Alpinism will be created in Russia.
The Russian Minister of Sport, Mikhail Degtyarev, announced the creation of the federation.
The federation will be temporarily managed by the Russian Federation of Rock Climbing.
Russia won a silver medal in ski-alpinism at the Milan Olympics.
Ski-alpinism will be included in the program of the 2030 Winter Olympics.
The sport combines alpine climbing techniques, skiing, and speed.

Russia finished 25th in the medal standings at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with only one medal won by Nikita Filipov in ski-alpinism. — vm
Kila, a team contact sport based on a 19th-century Russian folk game, will be registered as a national sport in Russia. — vm
The Ministry of Sport reported the completion of the merger of several sports federations, including gymnastics, aquatic sports, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, skateboarding, and roller sports. — vedomosti
Business representatives have been involved in managing the merged sports organizations. — vedomosti
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the inclusion of ski-alpinism and other disciplines in the 2030 Winter Olympic program. — vedomosti
The IOC temporarily lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on July 7. — vedomosti
Russian junior athletes will be allowed to compete under the flag and anthem in 24 Olympic sports, including ski-alpinism. — vedomosti