Robatscher to miss entire luge season with shoulder injury
Former European medallist Sandra Robatscher will miss the entire 2020-2021 luge season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
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IBSF and FIL full of praise for Beijing 2022 sliding track after pre-homologation tests
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic sliding track has been described as "excellent" and "awesome" after pre-homologation tests took place.
Luge World Cup opener in Innsbruck given green light despite new restrictions in Austria
The opening leg of the new Luge World Cup season in Innsbruck can go ahead, organisers have said, despite the introduction of new coronavirus restrictions in Austria.
USA Luge to return to home ice in Lake Placid
USA Luge athletes will return to on-ice training at the Olympic Sports Complex in Lake Placid tomorrow.
FIL introduce small crystal globes for Luge World Cup and Sprint World Cup winners
The International Luge Federation has announced large and small versions of its crystal globe trophy will be awarded this season.
FIL President declares end of era as "sled doctors" depart
International Luge Federation (FIL) President Josef Fendt has announced the "end of an era" following the departure of two long-serving sled technicians.
Junior World Luge Championships cancelled due to COVID-19
Next year's International Luge Federation (FIL) Junior World Championships in Germany have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Luge World Cup to be held "almost exclusively in Europe" due to COVID-19 restrictions
The upcoming Luge World Cup series will be held "almost exclusively in Europe" under "strict protection and hygiene measures", it has been confirmed.
USA Luge partners with Zacurate to boost Beijing 2022 preparations
USA Luge has announced a one-year partnership with pulse oximeter manufacturer Zacurate in a bid to boost performances ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
Canadian luge team to skip first four World Cup races over COVID-19 concerns
The Canadian luge team are set to miss the first half of the 2020-2021 World Cup campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FIL COVID-19 Working Group warns uncertainty cannot be eliminated ahead of new season
The International Luge Federation (FIL) COVID-19 Working Group has warned that "uncertainties and risk remain", despite its best efforts to plan ahead for the upcoming season.
USA Luge to skip first four World Cups of new season over COVID fears
USA Luge has announced that its athletes will not compete at the first four World Cup events of the new season due to coronavirus safety fears.
IBSF say pre-homologation of Beijing 2022 sliding venue to take place as planned
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has said the pre-homologation of China's National Sliding Centre, which will be used at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, will go ahead as planned despite the claims of a Russian official.
Youth Olympic luge champion appointed head coach of Whistler development programme
Olympian Brooke Apshkrum has been named as the new luge head coach for the Whistler development programme.
Luge World Championships move from Canada to Germany
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has announced that its 2021 World Championships are now scheduled to take place in Königssee in Germany after Whistler in Canada was unable to host the event.
