Shahdag: The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has authorized the hosting of FIS competitions on another slope of Azerbaijan’s Shahdag Mountain Resort. The ‘Kilim’ slope was officially granted a certificate of Alpine Homologation (‘course approval’) by the FIS.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the certified slope stretches 1,897 meters and is suitable for competitions in slalom, giant slalom, super-G Alpine skiing, and parallel disciplines. The FIS homologation, issued by an appointed inspector, certifies that the course meets international standards required for hosting FIS competitions.