Milano Cortina

Canada's mixed team wheelchair curling squad secured a narrow 9-8 victory over host Italy in their opening match at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. The game, played on Saturday, March 7, saw Canada build a strong lead before fending off a late comeback. Co-captain Ina Forrest, a veteran curler from Spallumcheen, helped guide the team to advancement in the tournament.

Rabu, 04 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

As wheelchair curling returns to Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games—with mixed doubles debuting alongside mixed teams—athletes like Canada's Collinda Joseph and Great Britain's Jo Butterfield gear up for competition at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium from March 4-15. Precision delivery from seated positions using sticks will be key in the 81 matches ahead.

At the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won gold in pairs figure skating after a stunning comeback. They placed fifth in the short program due to a lift error but set a personal best in the free skate to secure the victory. This marks Japan's first Olympic gold in the event.

Selasa, 17 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games men's hockey tournament advances to the quarterfinal round on Wednesday, with eight teams vying for semifinal spots in Milano Cortina. Four tight contests feature top NHL talent, including Canada against Czechia and the United States facing Sweden. Writers and analysts predict competitive games with potential upsets.

Norway's Anna Odine Stroem won gold in the women's normal hill ski jumping at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, ahead of Slovenia's favorite Nika Prevc who took silver, and Japan's Nozomi Maruyama who claimed bronze. Stroem sealed the victory with a 101-meter jump in the final round, finishing with 267.3 points just 1.1 ahead of Prevc. The event took place in Predazzo, Italy, on February 8, 2026.

Sabtu, 07 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Sweden's Frida Karlsson won the women's 20km skiathlon at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, leading a strong Swedish performance ahead of teammate Ebba Andersson in second and Norway's Heidi Weng in third. The race at Tesero Cross-Country Stadium featured challenging conditions with icy descents and choppy corners, marked by numerous falls including one by U.S. star Jessie Diggins. French skier Léonie Perry impressed with 16th place in her Olympic debut.