5 New Sports at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

What’s Happening

Alright so Here are the exciting events to watch for in Italy this February.

WHILE THE MAJORITY of sports held at the Summer Olympics might look and feel familiar to the average athletic spectator—say, track, basketball, and swimming—the Winter Games, on the other hand, tend to have a bit of a “wildcard” feel. That’s because their sports are based on ice and snow, conditions that only occur in 100 out of the 195 countries in the world . (let that sink in)

This stat makes the Winter Games an exciting venue to launch new sports for spectators, including two brand-new events that will debut this year in Milano Cortina.

Why This Matters

Here are the fresh competitions taking place at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Ski Mountaineering: Men’s and Women’s Sprint, plus Mixed Relay Pascal Rondeau Ski mountaineering, or SkiMo, combines uphill climbing and downhill skiing.

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The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.