Winter Olympics 2026
Curling returns to winter Olympics in 2026 with strategic gameplay
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Curling, a sport originating in 16th-century Scotland, will feature prominently in the 2026 Winter Olympics starting February 4 in Italy. Known as 'chess on ice,' it combines precision, strategy, and athleticism as teams slide heavy granite stones toward a target while sweeping the ice. Local clubs in the U.S. are offering crash courses to build excitement ahead of the competition.
Swiss athletes Malorie Blanc and Franjo von Allmen claimed victories in the women's Super G and men's downhill at the Crans-Montana World Cup, the final races before the 2026 Winter Olympics. The event was overshadowed by a New Year's Eve fire tragedy and the cancellation of the women's downhill due to crashes, including one involving Lindsey Vonn. Vonn's participation in the upcoming Olympic downhill remains uncertain as she recovers from a knee injury.
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Members of the Belfast Curling Club in Maine are eagerly anticipating the 2026 Winter Olympics, with a special connection to Team USA curler Korey Dropkin. The club highlights how the games boost interest in the sport, and they plan to root for Dropkin, who has ties to their community. An open house event will allow locals to learn more about curling during the Olympics.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Scotland's National Curling Academy in Stirling on January 20, 2026, where they tried the sport for the first time and met Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes ahead of the Winter Olympics. In a light-hearted competition, Kate emerged victorious over William despite an initial slip on the ice. The event highlighted curling's Scottish roots and the teams' successes.
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Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone is set to make her comeback in Tuesday's Audi FIS World Cup giant slalom in Kronplatz, her first race since a double leg break in April 2025. The 35-year-old, last season's overall World Cup champion, emphasized that the event is a test for her recovery amid ongoing pain. Her participation in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics remains uncertain.