Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) squad of 350 athletes announced
08/May/2026
A total of 350 athletes from eleven different disciplines have been nominated to the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) squads for the upcoming winter season. In addition to 212 men, 138 women are included in the squads (National Team, A-Squad, B-Squad, and C-Squad). Alpine skiing is the largest discipline with 94 athletes (52 men/42 women). This is followed by ski jumping (40), biathlon (38), snowboarding (35), and Nordic combined (32).
“The official announcement of the squads is like the starting signal for the new season. After the Olympic Games, some of our successful athletes ended their careers – a perfectly natural step in competitive sports. With the new squad structure, however, we are presenting a balanced mix of experienced performers and promising young talents. I am convinced that we will celebrate numerous successes with this team in the upcoming World Championship season,” emphasizes ÖSV Sports Director Mario Stecher .
An overview of all Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) squads:
(As of May 4, 2026):
A look at the federal states reveals Tyrol's dominance with 85 athletes, followed by Salzburg (72) and Styria (65). The national team will comprise 67 athletes in the upcoming season, with ten new or returning members appearing in the top squad: Stephan Embacher and Jonas Schuster (ski jumping), Michael Matt (alpine skiing), Elina Stary (para skiing), Avital Carroll (freestyle skiing), Christoph Karner (snowboarding), Benjamin Moser (cross-country skiing), Katharina Gruber (Nordic combined), and Julian Tritscher and Silvano Wolf (ski mountaineering).
A total of 58 athletes were selected for the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) squad for the first time. The youngest member of the ÖSV team is 15-year-old ski jumper Amy Dögl, while snowboarder Claudia Riegler, at 52, is the most experienced athlete in the squad.
