Winter Olympics to Feature Ski Mountaineering, Eight New Events in 2026
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, will feature eight new events, including ski mountaineering, marking the first time a new sport has been added to the Winter Games in decades, according to NPR Politics. The Games are scheduled to take place in February 2026.
Ski mountaineering, also known as "skimo," involves athletes racing on skis, ascending and descending mountains. An event at the Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Bormio, Italy, took place in February 2025, a year before the sport's Olympic debut, according to the NPR report.
In other news related to the world of sports and entertainment, Variety reported that the NFL is actively working to attract a broader fan base as Super Bowl LX approaches. NFL CMO Tim Ellis explained the league's "helmets off" strategy, which aims to make players more visible and accessible. According to Ellis, the league recognizes that "you have to be willing to not please everyone" in its efforts to expand its appeal.
Meanwhile, Time magazine highlighted the U.S. ice dancing duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who are known for their innovative and daring performances. The Milano Cortina Olympics will be their first as a married couple, and they plan to push boundaries with a matador-inspired routine for their free dance. "We love the creative process, and it's fun for us to start diving into the music search, costume brainstorms, and program concept," Chock told Time. "We love reinventing ourselves each season and giving th[e fans] something new."
In other news, a deadly storm struck the Iberian Peninsula, causing floods and prompting thousands of evacuations in Spain, according to Phys.org. The storm led to calls for the postponement of Portugal's presidential run-off election, but electoral officials insisted it would proceed as planned. The Sado river in Alcacer do Sal, south of Lisbon, overflowed, flooding the town center.
Also, Time magazine published an article discussing effective communication with doctors. Dr. Robert Biernbaum, chief medical officer at WellNow Urgent Care, emphasized the importance of clear and specific language when describing symptoms. "A clear, detailed conversation with a patient gets you 80% there on a diagnosis," Biernbaum said. He advised patients to avoid using medical jargon and instead focus on describing changes over time and day-to-day experiences.
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