“In both cases, the Federation, within the scope of its authority and within the limits of the jurisdiction granted to sports justice bodies, has urged the Federal Prosecutor’s Office to conduct all investigations within its power.”
Even the big favorite Marco Odermatt had to bow out.
The 24-year-old Italian got his first career podium on the Saslong in Super-G, dedicating it to the memory of Matteo Franzoso.
The Bergamasque outfielder on social media remembers the downhill skier who died tragically on Sept. 15.
The entire winter sports world joined the Franzoso family for the final farewell to Matteo, held at the church of Sant’Edoardo in Sestriere (To)
The international and Italian ski and winter sports federations have issued communiqués with new proposals for athlete safety.
The international and Italian ski and winter sports federations have issued communiqués with new proposals for athlete safety.
Funeral services in memory of the National Ski Team athlete, a member of the Yellow Flames Sports Group, will be held in Sestriere.
“Endless pain, these are the most difficult days I have experienced as an athlete.”
Christof Innerhofer and five other Azzurri are on their way back, devastated by the tragic death of their young teammate.
The veteran Italian skier has decided to return to Italy as soon as possible after the tragic death of his national teammate.
The two teammates dedicated a thought to the'Blue, who tragically passed away after a fall in training in Chile
The two first competed together in Lake Louise in a World Cup downhill in November 2022.
"The dynamics are clear. Matthew slipped, went under the nets and hit a windbreak, a very serious lack of prevention".
“What happened on the track brought us back to what happened to our Matilde" said Adolfo Lorenzi
"Eliminating the risk altogether is not possible, but something must be done" stresses the'former champion.
"A tragedy for the family and for our sport" said Flavio Roda, president of the Italian Winter Sports Federation.
The Italian downhill skier, 26 next Tuesday, suffered a head injury and is in intensive care in Santiago.
