Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi tragically lost her life due to a skiing accident, where she fell in Val Senes during one of her training sessions on the Grawand G1 slope.
A candid photo of Matilde Lorenzi and a dog, posted on October 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/mati.lorenzi
Taking to Instagram to express their condolences, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) penned a heartfelt tribute to Lorenzi, who was 19 at the time of her demise.
Matilde Lorenzi posing for a photo, posted on October 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/mati.lorenzi
They shared a beautiful black-and-white photo of the late sports star and began their statement by disclosing that Lorenzi’s death was first announced by the Italian Ministry of Defense.
The message continued, “FIS joins FISI President Flavio Roda and the entire Italian winter sports community in mourning, including coaches, athletes, teammates, the federal council, and all FISI staff.”
At the end of their message, the federation reiterated their devastation as they continue to mourn such a significant loss alongside Lorenzi’s family and friends.
Joining FIS in extending their condolences was the Ministry of Defense and its Minister Guido Crosetto.
Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto at the Il Fatto Quotidiano Festival in Rome, Italy on September 7, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
They posted a message in Italian on X in memory of the late 19-year-old bearer of the Army’s colors, citing how they stand together in mourning with Lorenzi’s family.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) also penned their own statement in Italian about Lorenzi’s passing on their website, where they disclosed upcoming funeral plans.
“Matilde’s funeral will be held on Thursday, October 31st, at 10 AM in Giaveno (To), at the San Lorenzo parish,” stated FISI.
They continued, “The family has expressed a wish not to have flowers but instead asks for donations to the ‘Project in Memory of Matildina.’” More details on the story will follow shortly.
