Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week. Kim, 25, had an MRI scan on Friday after injuring her shoulder while training in Switzerland. The American is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic […]
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Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in freezing conditions | Winter Olympics 2026
A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo died during a freezing overnight shift, authorities have confirmed. Italy’s infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker’s death. Italian media reported that the death occurred on Thursday […]
Liensberger to miss Olympics after latest serious skiing accident | Winter Olympics News
Austria’s Katharina Liensberger to miss Milano Cortina Winter Games after knee injury in alpine skiing training fall. Published On 2 Jan 20262 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Austria’s 2022 Olympic slalom silver medallist Katharina Liensberger will miss the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after suffering a serious knee injury in […]
Afghan’s Olympic hope for Taliban dialogue to prompt women’s rights U-turn | Olympics News
Afghanistan’s International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari says the Taliban authorities must face the stark truth that if they are ever to be accepted internationally, they must respect the rights of women to education and sport. Asghari, who at 31 is living in exile for the second time, does, however, favour engaging with Afghanistan’s rulers. […]