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- ↑ Cunningham, Euan (25 May 2023). "FIS Games to debut in 2028, hosting bid process launched". Sportcal. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- 1 2 Lutz, Leandro (24 May 2023). "FIS Games now set for 2028". Proxcskiing.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ "FIS Games 2028: The chance to make history" (Press release). International Ski and Snowboard Federation. 23 May 2023.
- ↑ Rest, Jonathan (24 May 2023). "FIS Games to debut in 2028 as host bid process opens". SportBusiness. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- 1 2 "International Ski Federation plans Olympic-like FIS Games for snow sports". NBC Sports . 24 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ↑ "FIS Games Bidding Guide" (PDF). International Ski and Snowboard Federation . p. 4. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ Traub, Matt (26 May 2023). "FIS Games Debuts in 2028 for Snow Sports". SportsTravel Magazine. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
