A new book shows women's pro hockey has come a long way
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Winter Olympics Sport News
Skiing's governing body approves gender eligibility testing policy
Skiing's governing body approved a gene testing policy for gender eligibility in women's events Wednesday, but delayed a decision on letting some Russian athletes try to qualify with neutral status for next year's Winter Olympics.
Canadian ski jumper Loutitt to undergo knee surgery, will miss 2026 Winter Olympics
Canadian ski jumper Alex Loutitt will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after sustaining a knee injury during a Summer Grand Prix competition.
Italian skier's death reopens safety debate ahead of Winter Olympics
The debate over safety in World Cup skiing usually doesn't become an annual topic until December or January, and after a series of tumbles, twisted knees, torn ACLs and worse.
Some athletes from Russia, Belarus can compete under neutral banner in Milan-Cortina Olympics
The International Olympic Committee will allow some individual athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as neutral athletes at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.
Russians, Belarusians will compete as neutral athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics, says IOC
MILAN, Italy : Russians will compete as neutral independent athletes without a national flag or anthem at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday, maintaining the same sanctions as the Paris Summer Games last year.
Ski Jumping-Pinkelnig ruled out of Winter Olympics after Predazzo crash
Austrian ski jumper Eva Pinkelnig will miss the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy in February after suffering a heavy fall in competition on Thursday, the Austrian Ski Association has confirmed.
Italian Super Cup returns to Saudi Arabia
ROME: The Italian Super Cup is to be held in Saudi Arabia in December, the Italian football league announced on Wednesday. “For the sixth time the Italian Super Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia.