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World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch was ousted in a tight presidential election on Thursday after a campaign led by the sports heartland nations in Europe and North America that was backed by top skiers including Mikaela Shiffrin.The billionaire owner of the Head sports goods business lost a 65-64 vote to Alexander Ospelt, a lawyer from Liechtenstein who got a four-year term to lead the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).Eliasch also loses his membership of the International Olympic Committee, one of the most exclusive clubs in world sport. The 100-plus invited members include royal family members, former government leaders, industrialists, sports officials, athletes and Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh.In his concession speech, Eliasch aimed an allegation at the Olympic body and urged FIS to protect its independence before congratulating Ospelt.The IOC tried to influence the outcome of todays vote. Against this we must stay firm, Eliasch said.He also stood in the IOC presidential election won by Kirsty Coventry 15 months ago.In a statement on Thursday, the IOC congratulated Ospelt on his win without directly addressing Eliasch's claim, adding: We thank Mr. Johan Eliasch for his work as FIS president and IOC member.The FIS congress in the Serbian capital Belgrade started with shows of power by 75 member federations; the votes hinted at problems ahead for Eliasch.The agenda was changed on an 88% vote to bring the presidential election forward as the first item of business. The weighted voting used by FIS gives two or three votes to established ski nations instead of a one-member-one-vote system by other federations such as soccer body FIFA.Then there was a 60% vote to use paper ballots instead of electronic voting, which seemed to reflect some mistrust in the FIS administration.The 64-year-old Eliasch served as FIS president for five years that were marked by constant sparring with ski nations including Austria and Switzerland over issues such as his management style and spending of the ski body's cash reserves.A dual citizen of Sweden and Britain, Eliasch was not supported by either of those national federations to stand for re-election. He complied with FIS rules by getting a passport and nomination from the country of Georgia.The new presidentFIS rules mean Ospelt becomes president officially one day after the election, leaving Eliasch to oversee the rest of the congress business of what was now his last day in office.Its been a great privilege to serve you, said the outgoing president, who had said the election would be a win-win as he could get my life back if he lost. Either way I am very happy.Ospelt, who has been a member of the Eliasch-chaired FIS council, said he would start his new job with great joy and humility.I will be the president for all of you. Lets be united, he said.Ospelt does not immediately become an IOC member, though he would probably be invited to join as head of the sports body that oversees about half of the medal events at each Winter Olympics.___AP skiing: https://apnews.com/hub/alpine-skiing

World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch was ousted in a tight presidential election on Thursday after a campaign led by the sports heartland nations in Europe and North America that was backed by top skiers including Mikaela Shiffrin.The billionaire owner of the Head sports goods business lost a 65-64 vote to Alexander Ospelt, a lawyer from Liechtenstein who got a four-year term to lead the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).Eliasch also loses his membership of the International Olympic Committee, one of the most exclusive clubs in world sport. The 100-plus invited members include royal family members, former government leaders, industrialists, sports officials, athletes and Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh.In his concession speech, Eliasch aimed an allegation at the Olympic body and urged FIS to protect its independence before congratulating Ospelt.The IOC tried to influence the outcome of todays vote. Against this we must stay firm, Eliasch said.He also stood in the IOC presidential election won by Kirsty Coventry 15 months ago.In a statement on Thursday, the IOC congratulated Ospelt on his win without directly addressing Eliasch's claim, adding: We thank Mr. Johan Eliasch for his work as FIS president and IOC member.The FIS congress in the Serbian capital Belgrade started with shows of power by 75 member federations; the votes hinted at problems ahead for Eliasch.The agenda was changed on an 88% vote to bring the presidential election forward as the first item of business. The weighted voting used by FIS gives two or three votes to established ski nations instead of a one-member-one-vote system by other federations such as soccer body FIFA.Then there was a 60% vote to use paper ballots instead of electronic voting, which seemed to reflect some mistrust in the FIS administration.The 64-year-old Eliasch served as FIS president for five years that were marked by constant sparring with ski nations including Austria and Switzerland over issues such as his management style and spending of the ski body's cash reserves.A dual citizen of Sweden and Britain, Eliasch was not supported by either of those national federations to stand for re-election. He complied with FIS rules by getting a passport and nomination from the country of Georgia.The new presidentFIS rules mean Ospelt becomes president officially one day after the election, leaving Eliasch to oversee the rest of the congress business of what was now his last day in office.Its been a great privilege to serve you, said the outgoing president, who had said the election would be a win-win as he could get my life back if he lost. Either way I am very happy.Ospelt, who has been a member of the Eliasch-chaired FIS council, said he would start his new job with great joy and humility.I will be the president for all of you. Lets be united, he said.Ospelt does not immediately become an IOC member, though he would probably be invited to join as head of the sports body that oversees about half of the medal events at each Winter Olympics.___AP skiing: https://apnews.com/hub/alpine-skiing

So the long wait is finally over - the World Cup has arrived across North America with Mexico City's Estadio Azteca playing host to the first of three opening ceremonies.With Mexico, Canada and the United States all hosting this year's tournament, all three countries will unveil their own opening ceremonies - with Canada's set to go ahead in Toronto on Friday and the USA's in Los Angeles.There has been plenty to talk about before a ball has even been kicked including visa troubles for Somali referee Omar Artan, claims the Iranian football team are 'spying' and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino 's controversial rebuttal.Even the opening ceremony itself is at threat of being abandoned amid a mass protest planned in Mexico City.But when the football gets underway, all the outside noise will likely dissipate as everyone gets into World Cup fever.Representing the United Kingdom across the Atlantic are England and Scotland, both of whom are fully prepared for the upcoming tournament.Scotland play first when they face Haiti at 2:00am BST in the early hours of Sunday morning, so set your alarm clocks Scots!England, meanwhile, start their World Cup campaign on Wednesday when they take on Croatia at 9:00pm BST in a crunch opener.The final preparations are being made ahead of the World Cup, with Mexico vs South Africa set to kick off at 8:00pm BST.Hosts Mexico will look to seize the moment under coach Javier Aguirre, relying on captain Edson Alvarez, striker Raul Jimnez, and rising teenage sensation Gilberto Mora to break down a disciplined South African side. Bafana Bafana arrive with confidence and strong team chemistry, led by midfielder Teboho Mokoena, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, and Burnley forward Lyle Foster. With memories of their 1-1 draw in the 2010 World Cup opener, expect an intense, emotional contest where fine margins could decide the result.The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins tonight in Mexico City with a spectacular opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca before Mexico's clash with South Africa. The event will celebrate Mexican culture, music, and football history while welcoming fans to the first World Cup hosted by three nations. Global stars Shakira and Burna Boy are set to perform the tournament's official song, alongside J Balvin, Tyla, Mana, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules, and Alejandro Fernndez. Actress Salma Hayek will also take part as a World Cup ambassador, while Fernandez and Tyla are expected to perform the national anthems of Mexico and South Africa. The ceremony promises a vibrant blend of music, culture, and football to launch the biggest World Cup in history.Thomas Tuchel struck an upbeat tone after England's 3-0 victory over Costa Rica, insisting his side are ready for the World Cup. "Until now, it was more a feeling of a pre-season, like an overseas pre-season, and it was good like this," the England head coach said last night."I think it's enough if the pressure and tournament pressure comes a bit later, because it will come. The tension will come naturally."I think we set the tone today in the meeting and the players were ready to follow, to have the next step in intensity and the way we play, to push ourselves and get a good feeling out of it, which we absolutely did."I felt today the energy in the stadium was amazing and I thought 'OK, if we can really play like this and grow into the tournament and have this kind of cohesion and brotherhood and team spirit that we showed today, then we will have an amazing connection with the fans'."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest after a second offer was rejected.