Brutal Bormio could be kinder to Canada's Olympic downhill skiers
Bormio in February is not Bormio in December.
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Ski jumping-Slovenia and Japan favourites to shine in Predazzo
VAL DI FIEMME, Italy, Feb 3 : When the Winter Olympics start in northern Italy this week the spotlight in ski jumping will fall on Predazzo in the Val di Fiemme, a venue that has become one of the most technically demanding hills in the sport.
As Bormio prepares to play host, local ski businesses take short-term hit
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 3 : The northern Italian mountain town of Bormio is no stranger to international ski competitions but the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are on a different scale.
Greenpeace takes aim at Eni's role as Milano Cortina sponsor
MILAN, Feb 3 : Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called on Winter Olympics organisers to end their partnership with Italian oil major Eni, warning that the group's fossil fuel operations undermine efforts to protect snow‑dependent sports as the climate warms.
US-Canada rivalry endures in women's ice hockey as new challengers emerge
MILAN, Feb 3 : Since its introduction to the Olympics, women's ice hockey has been one of the more predictable events, with Canada and the U.S. routinely renewing their rivalry in the final, but their dominance could come under threat and all thanks to North America's own professional league.
Greenpeace condemns Eni's role as Milano Cortina sponsor
MILAN, Feb 3 : Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called on Winter Olympics organisers to end their partnership with Italian oil major Eni, warning that the group's fossil fuel operations undermine efforts to protect snow‑dependent sports as the climate warms.
'Bumpy' preparations will lead to unforgettable Milano Games-IOC chief
MILAN, Feb 2 : The preparations for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics were at times bumpy but the Games will prove to be unforgettable for athletes and spectators, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said on Monday.
Australia to kick off 2027 World Cup against Hong Kong
SYDNEY, Feb 3 : Hosts Australia will kick off the 2027 Rugby World Cup against debutants Hong Kong in Perth on October 1, with the final scheduled for Sydney on November 13, as World Rugby released the fixtures for the biggest-ever tournament on Tuesday.