Safety concerns on eve of World Cup after Italian skier death
Summary
Concerns about safety in World Cup skiing have intensified after the death of Italian skier Matteo Franzoso during training in Chile. This incident has prompted calls to improve safety measures during preseason training.Key Facts
- Italian skier Matteo Franzoso, aged 25, died from a crash during preseason training in Chile.
- Franzoso is the third young Italian skier to die in under a year due to training accidents.
- His death has reignited discussions about safety in high-speed skiing events.
- Veteran French skier Adrien Theaux and others are pushing for better safety protocols.
- Training courses in Chile are popular, and the accident site was at La Parva, used by many World Cup athletes.
- The Italian Winter Sports Federation has called for standardized training courses with proper safety netting.
- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is urged to implement stricter safety measures.
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