Women receive a boost, nordic combined survives, and ski mountaineering debuts as IOC set sports program for 2026 Winter Olympics
Milano-Cortina 2026 set to be the most gender balanced Winter Olympics yet, with women given more opportunities in bobsleigh, luge, and ski jumping. However, they will remain absent in the sport of nordic combined, which remains under the IOC’s microscope.
Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski fights for women to be added to the Olympic program
The IOC Executive Board could decide Friday to achieve gender equity at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games by adding women’s Nordic combined — or by dropping the men’s event.
Is Nordic Combined in jeopardy?
U.S. five-time Olympian Billy Demong is rallying the tight-knit Nordic Combined community, now including more women than ever with Olympic aspirations, to ensure the sport’s Olympic status remains intact despite mounting rumors and turmoil
Wrong turn costs Norwegian skier a chance at a medal
He had just been cleared to compete a day earlier after isolating for two weeks due to COVID-19
Japan Seeks to Increase Sporting Legacy at Sapporo 2017 -- Monday Memo
(ATR) Also: Bach visits Finland for FIS Nordic Champs; PyeongChang 2018 February test events end; speed skating champs begin.
IOC Chief Quiet on Swiss Olympic Bid
(ATR) Thomas Bach in St. Moritz this weekend but won't be talking about eastern Swiss referendum that ended 2026 bid.
Over 750 Hours of FIS World Cup Skiing on NBC Sports Group this Season
Coverage includes 50 hours on NBCSN, triple the amount that aired on the network during the 2015-16 FIS World Cup season.
Sponsor Spotlight -- FIFA, FIS Extend Partnerships
(ATR) FIFA extends and expands partnership with Adidas, Audi to sponsor FIS Nordic Combined World Cup...
Sochi Qualifiers Come Into Focus
(ATR) As the Winter Games draw closer, we learn more about who will be headed to Sochi in February.
Ski Chief Reveals Sochi Concerns
(ATR) Gian Franco Kasper is confident the Sochi Olympics will be “perfectly executed” but may lack atmosphere.
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