What is the FIL?
The International Luge Federation is the world governing body of luge — founded in 1957, headquartered in Berchtesgaden, Germany, governing artificial-track and natural-track luge worldwide.[1]
What does it govern?
The Eberspächer World Cup, the World and European Championships, junior circuits and Olympic qualification — in men's and women's singles, doubles (now in both genders) and the team relay — plus the separate natural-track discipline.[1] [2]
Who leads it?
President Einars Fogelis of Latvia, re-elected by acclamation — leadership from one of luge's proudest small nations, with the federation's first four-year calendar plotting the road past Milano Cortina.[2] [3]
References
- FIL — history of luge and the FIL. Accessed August 2026.
- FIL — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- FIL — first-ever 4-year calendar. Accessed August 2026.