IOC
Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics prepare amid complexities
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The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on February 6 in Italy, featuring dispersed venues across northern regions for sustainability. IOC President Kirsty Coventry highlighted added logistical challenges from the spread-out sites. Climate change has warmed host areas, increasing reliance on artificial snow and raising safety concerns for athletes.
Nordic combined remains the only Winter Olympic sport without women's events, despite the International Olympic Committee's push for gender balance in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Athletes like Annika Malacinski express frustration over the exclusion, while the entire discipline faces potential removal from the program. A crucial vote in June will decide its fate.