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Safety Protocols Stricter After 25-Year-Old Skier's Death

by Ines Camacho
Nov 14, 2025

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The death of Italian skier Matteo Franzoso, which occurred on September 19 during a downhill training session in Chile, has shocked the alpine skiing community and compelled the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) to take decisive action.

Franzoso, 25, died after a fall during a speed training session. His death adds to three other fatal accidents recorded in recent months, intensifying concerns about safety conditions in training, an area historically less regulated than official competitions.

The FIS will implement a mandatory homologation system for training slopes, which must meet the same safety and quality standards as those used in official competitions.

At its meeting on October 21, the FIS Council approved a set of urgent measures aimed at strengthening safety in speed skiing. Key decisions include:

  • A global audit of all homologated downhill courses, which must comply with new safety standards by May 2026.
  • Mandatory use of airbags and reinforced protections during speed training, thus extending protective measures beyond competitions.
  • Review of safety guidelines for organizers and technical teams, with special attention to risk prevention during training sessions.
  • Implementation of safety training programs for coaches, athletes, and national team managers, aiming to consolidate a comprehensive safety culture at all levels of the discipline.

In addition, international protocols will be established for snow preparation and course protection, minimizing risks in high-speed disciplines.

Training will be another fundamental pillar: safety training for technicians, coaches, and piste personnel will be enhanced, complemented by educational campaigns for athletes themselves. Furthermore, all national federations will be required to adapt their safety equipment—including helmets, bindings, and protective netting—to unified standards.

With this set of measures, the FIS seeks to create a global protection framework covering everything from grassroots sports to World Cups, ensuring greater uniformity, control, and safety across all facilities.