Ski jumping-Prevc breaks men's world record with 254.5-metre jump
Slovenia's Domen Prevc broke the men's ski jumping world record with a mark of 254.5 metres during the 2024-25 World Cup in Planica on Sunday.
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Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire
Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta died on Thursday in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the country's northwest, the Turkey Ski Federation said.
Athletes get chance to test Cortina sliding venue
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy : Athletes had the chance on Tuesday to test the new sliding centre that will host events at the Winter Olympics next year following the completion of work on the track.
India Win Five More Medals On Day 2 Of Special Olympics World Winter Games, Tally Rises To Nine
Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release. Snowboarding, which brought India four medals on the opening day of the tournament, added two more accolades to the tally on Wednesday. Bharti (division F25) clinched a gold medal in the Novice Slalom Final, while Harshita Thakur (division F26) secured a bronze in the same event. This marks Bharti's second gold medal in the tournament, while Harshita had previously won a silver on the inaugural day.
Canada's Jack Crawford wins silver in World Cup super-G at Kvitfjell in Norway
Canadian alpine skier James Crawford claimed a silver medal in a men's World Cup super-G race of tight margins on Sunday in Kvitfjell, Norway.
Sliding centre for Italy's 2026 Games hit by sabotage, agency says
MILAN : The construction site of a new sliding centre for the 2026 Milano-Cortina winter Olympics has been disrupted by "sabotage", a government agency said on Friday.
Doohan not 'undermined' by Colapinto's arrival
LONDON : Formula One rookie Jack Doohan said he did not feel undermined by Franco Colapinto, a fan favourite for his races with Williams last year, joining his Alpine team as reserve driver on a long-term contract.
Colapinto will return to Williams eventually, says Vowles
SILVERSTONE, England : Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will return eventually to Williams after joining Formula One rivals Alpine as reserve, team principal James Vowles said on Friday.