Azerbaijanon the global snow sports stage
FIS oversees the Olympic disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiing, and Snowboarding. It is also responsible for the Paralympic disciplines of Para Alpine, Para Cross-Country, and Para Snowboard, as well as several non-Olympic disciplines, including the newly recognized Freeride World Tour.
FIS organizes prestigious World Championships and World Cup events, while setting global standards for competition, athlete development, and the future of snow sports.
Through its new partnership with the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, FIS is expanding its reach by highlighting Azerbaijan as a Global Destination Partner, showcasing the country’s potential within the international winter sports community.
Azerbaijan offers ideal conditions for both active winter recreation and professional sports. Shahdag Resort, located just 2.5 hours from Baku, features over 35 km of slopes for skiers of all levels, including runs for Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super-G, as well as modern infrastructure suitable for hosting international competitions. Other popular ski centers in the country include Tufandag in Gabala and Agbulag in Nakhchivan.
As part of its commitment to developing winter sports and strengthening Azerbaijan’s position on the global sports stage, the country plans to host several significant international events in the coming years.
Azerbaijan has already demonstrated its ability to meet the highest standards in hosting world-class sporting events, including Formula 1, the European Games, the World Judo Championships, and a stage of the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup. This new partnership further expands the opportunities to promote winter sports and reinforces Azerbaijan’s position on the global tourism map.
