2026 Olympics

As the curling season winds down, several teams are reshaping their rosters in preparation for the next Olympic cycle. Announcements include retirements, splits, and new formations across Canadian and international squads. These updates reflect a period of transition in the sport.

22 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Georgian figure skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava performed a themed routine inspired by the Mortal Kombat video game series during the non-competitive Exhibition Gala. Dressed as characters Kitana and Sub-Zero, the pair skated to the game's iconic theme music, incorporating punches and signature moves. The performance highlighted a blend of pop culture and Olympic entertainment.

American skier Lindsey Vonn, 41, has announced her intention to compete in the women's downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a completely ruptured ACL in her left knee from a recent crash. The injury, sustained during a World Cup race, includes bone bruising and meniscal damage, but Vonn reports her knee feels stable with a brace. She aims to race on February 8 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, her most successful venue.

04 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

At 24, Danny Casper from Westchester, New York, leads the United States men's curling team into the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, aiming to repeat the gold medal won in 2018. His squad, which includes alternate Rich Ruohonen, a 54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, defeated veteran John Shuster's team in trials. The team blends youth and experience as curling events begin on February 4.

Several countries have revealed their rosters for the women's hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Finland, a medal contender, named a diverse group of players from the PWHL, NCAA, and European leagues. The United States enters as the favorite, while Canada relies on peaking veterans.

31 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Canadian competitors will begin their campaign at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games on February 4 with mixed doubles curling against the Czech Republic. The schedule outlines events across multiple sports, including hockey, figure skating, and speed skating, where medal contenders from Canada are set to participate. Times are listed in Mountain Time.