Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Han Yu (C), Dong Ziqi (R), and Jiang Jiayi of China competes during the curling women round robin match against Italy at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Yi) CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- China came from behind to defeat host Italy 8-7 in the women's curling tournament at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games here on Saturday. China and Italy traded the lead throughout the matc

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Nicolas Claveau-Laviolette of Venezuela competes during the cross-country skiing men's 10km interval start free at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang) In carving his tracks across Olympic trails, Venezuela's cross-country skier Nicolas Claveau-Laviolette has shown that for some countries and regions, simply being present at the Winter Games is itself a victory. by sportswriter Ren Yao

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Gold medalist Julia Taubitz of Germany celebrates during the awarding ceremony of the luge women's singles at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, Italy, Feb. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang) by Oliver Trust BERLIN, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Winning gold in the women's singles luge event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games meant far more than another title for Julia Taubitz. "I hope I delivered an example for all athletes to nev

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Elizabeth Lemley of the United States in action during the freestyle skiing women's moguls final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao) LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Australia's defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony saw her title defense unravel with a costly error in the women's moguls Wednesday at Milan-Cortina 2026, opening the door for American newcomer Elizabeth Lemley to c

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Fei Xueqing (2nd R), Li Zhichao (3rd L) and Xu Jingtao (1st R) of China compete during the curling men round robin session 1 match between China and Britain at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Yi) CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Britain, Italy, Canada and the United States secured victories in their respective opening games in the men's curling round-robin competition at the

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Jordan Stolz of the United States celebrates after the speed skating men's 1000m match at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi) MILAN, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- American skater Jordan Stolz stormed to gold in the men's 1,000m speed skating at Milan-Cortina 2026 on Wednesday, clocking an Olympic-record of one minute 06.28 seconds, as China's Ning Zhongyan took bronze for his maiden Olympic podium.

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Liu Jiayu of China crashes during the women's snowboard halfpipe qualification at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo) LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb. (Xinhua) -- Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu has been confirmed to have no spinal abnormalities following medical examinations after she was injured during the women's snowboard halfpipe qualification at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics here on Wednesd

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Gold medalists Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after the free dance competition of figure skating ice dance at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge) MILAN, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Beijing 2022 champion Guillaume Cizeron retained his Olympic ice dance title at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games on Wednesday, winning with new partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry at the Mila

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia BEIJING, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- China's Ning Zhongyan claimed bronze in the men's 1,000m speed skating, delivering the country's first medal on ice at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Ning clocked 1:07.34 - his best low-altitude time of the season - to secure his first Olympic podium. Jordan Stolz of the United States took gold in 1:06.28, breaking the previous Olympic record set by Dutch skater Gerard van Velde at Salt Lake City 2002. Stolz finis

Mamelodi Sundowns has plunged into crisis ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League clash against MC Alger, suspending long-serving performance analyst Mario Masha. The suspension follows allegations that Masha leaked sensitive tactical data to Rhulani Mokwena, Sundowns' former manager and current head of MC Alger. The timing is critical, as Sundowns must win their final group match to leapfrog the Algerian side (7 points) and secure a spot in the knockout stages. The scand

Italian legend Fabio Capello has weight in on the ongoing tension between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot, claiming the Egyptian star lacks the "real confidence" of his manager. Speaking to ON Sport, Capello noted that Slot seems more invested in integrating younger signings, often putting Salah’s pivotal role into question. "Salah has always felt important, but now he feels undervalued," Capello stated, adding that despite Slot's tactical shifts, Salah remains the only player at

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych sparked a major controversy at the Winter Olympics after the IOC prohibited him from wearing a helmet decorated with images of fellow athletes killed in the war. Heraskevych, 27, wore the commemorative helmet during official training sessions in Italy, stating it was a tribute to his colleagues rather than a political statement. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) cited its long-standing statutes prohibiting political, reli

According to the latest 2026 financial data, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi has secured his status as one of Paris Saint-Germain's highest earners, ranking 3rd overall with a monthly salary of €1.1 million. Hakimi follows captain Marquinhos (€1.13M), while French superstar Ousmane Dembele, the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, tops the charts with a staggering €1.56 million per month. The updated wage structure reflects PSG's strategy of rewarding elite performance and tactical consistency.

During a visit to the German House in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday night, Thomas Bach, the Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), delivered a poignant message on the role of sports in global stability. Bach, 72, emphasized that the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games serve as a vital antidote to a historical moment marred by "aggression, hatred, and war." Bach argued that humanity is "longing for something that brings us together," pointing out that the

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland in action during the alpine skiing men's downhill at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Bormio, Italy, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun) MILAN, Feb. (Xinhua) -- Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Allmen won the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the men's downhill on Saturday, while Italian veteran Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record in the women's 3,000m speed skating even

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia BEIJING, Feb. (Xinhua) -- Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Allmen won the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the men's downhill on Saturday, while Italian veteran Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record in the women's 3,000m speed skating event to claim her first Olympic gold. Gold medalist Franjo von Allmen (C) of Switzerland, silver medalist Giovanni Franzoni (L) of Italy and bronze medalist Dominik Paris of Italy pos

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Sander Eitrem of Norway in action during the speed skating men's 5000m event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Feb. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi) MILAN, Feb. (Xinhua) -- Lindsey Vonn's daring bid for an Olympic downhill medal ended in heartbreak, while Norway's Sander Eitrem delivered a record-breaking triumph on the speed skating oval on Sunday, as the Milan-Cortina Winter Games produced drama across multiple venues on the second compet

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia International Skating Union President Kim Jae-yeol (4th L) attends the opening ceremony of ISU home of skating in Milan, Italy, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao Meng) MILAN, Feb. (Xinhua) -- The International Skating Union opened the ISU home of skating here on Saturday, creating a dedicated Olympic-time venue for athletes and the global skating community. "With skating at the heart of the Olympic experience, we are proud to introduce the home of skatin

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Max Langenhan of Germany competes during the luge men's singles run 1 at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, Italy, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Xu) CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Germany's Max Langenhan topped the men's singles luge standings after setting two track records from as many runs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games here on Saturday. The 26-year-old clocked 52.924 seconds in his first run and improved it

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland in action during the alpine skiing men's downhill of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Bormio, Italy, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun) BORMIO, Italy, Feb. (Xinhua) -- Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Allmen won the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics here on Saturday, capturing the men's downhill title on the daunting Stelvio course in one minute and 51.61 seconds. Swiss skiers underli