# Italian winter sports federation leadership transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-winter-sports-federation-leadership-transitions
> Updated: 2026-10-24T12:07:14.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The leadership of Italian winter sports federations has undergone recent changes. In the Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali (FISI), the presidency remains vacant after an inconclusive elective assembly in Verona. Incumbent Flavio Roda, who has led the federation since 2012, failed to secure the two-thirds majority (66.67%) required to bypass term limits, receiving 57.88% of the votes (48,015). Other candidates also failed to reach the necessary thresholds: Antonio Noris obtained 35.97% (29,838 votes), while Roberto Bortoluzzi received 2.52% (2,087 votes). Because Roda has completed three terms, he is ineligible to run again. Consequently, the federation must organize new elections within 90 days to determine a new president and federal council.

Separately, the Italian Ice Sports Federation (FISG) has successfully concluded its 48th Ordinary Elective National Assembly in Bolzano. Thomas Rottensteiner was elected President, securing 1,597 votes (approximately 77.3%) and defeating candidate Federica Manzoni Pesenti, who received 468 votes (22.65%). Rottensteiner succeeds Andrea Gios and expressed a commitment to working with all federal components, including sports clubs, military corps, athletes, and technicians. The new Federal Council includes Vice President Walter Andriolo, along with several other appointed members and athlete representatives.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Thomas Rottensteiner elected President of FISG

Thomas Rottensteiner has been elected President of the Italian Ice Sports Federation (FISG) in Bolzano, winning 77.3% of the vote.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thomas-rottensteiner-elected-president-of-fisg

### 2026-10-10: FISI presidency remains vacant after Flavio Roda fails to reach election quorum

Flavio Roda's 14-year presidency of the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) has ended after he failed to reach the required two-thirds quorum for a fourth term in Verona.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flavio-roda-fails-to-reach-quorum-for-fisi-presidency

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