Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Players of Switzerland celebrate during the ice hockey men's preliminary round group A match between Switzerland and France at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi) Calvin Thurkauf (L) of Switzerland competes with Pierre Crinon of France during the ice hockey men's preliminary round group A match between Switzerland and France at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, F

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Gold medalist Alessandro Haemmerle (C) of Austria, silver medalist Eliot Grondin (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Jakob Dusek of Austria pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the snowboard men's cross final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo) LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb.(Xinhua) -- Austria's Alessandro Haemmerle edged out Eliot Grondin of Canada in a dramatic photo finish to suc

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Gold medalist Choi Ga-on of South Korea celebrates on the podium after the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang) LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb. (Xinhua) -- While the spotlight was fixed on American Chloe Kim's bid for a historic third straight Olympic title, a 17-year-old from South Korea stole the moment. Choi Ga-on showed remarkable resilience Thursday in

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Silver medalist Oceane Michelon of France poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the biathlon women's 7.5km sprint event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Anterselva, Italy, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Han) Chu Yuanmeng of China competes during the biathlon women's 7.5km sprint event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Anterselva, Italy, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Han) Gold medalist Maren Kirkeeide (C) o

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Gold medalist Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (C) of Brazil, silver medalist Marco Odermatt (L) of Switzerland, and bronze medalist Loic Meillard of Switzerland celebrate during the award ceremony of the men's giant slalom event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Bormio, Italy, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu) MILAN, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen captured the men's giant slalom title at the Milan-Cortina Games on Satu

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