Four years before the Winter Games in the French Alps, the cost of skiing is increasingly weighing on athletes and their families

A French ski athlete highlights the financial burden of competing for the national team, needing to fund their own expenses through crowdfunding. With the World Cup season starting, the athlete faces costs exceeding €7,500 for travel and training, raising concerns about the impact of money on performance. The minimum contribution to join the team is set at €5,000, covering essential expenses, while additional training trips can add significant costs.