Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old skiing superstar, is set to compete in the Olympic downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, despite a torn ACL, according to NPR News. The games, which began on February 6, 2026, have already seen the opening ceremony, described by Time as "painfully long, inevitably uneven, excessively dance-obsessed but also somehow lovable." The event also features the PFL Dubai, where Usman Nurmagomedov is defending his PLF Lightweight World Championship against Alfie Davis, as reported by Variety.
Vonn's participation in the Olympics was thrown into jeopardy just over a week before the games began when she crashed during a training run, as stated by NPR News. The opening ceremony, held in Milan, included a tribute to La Dolce Vita, a classic of Italian cinema. Time noted that the ceremony gave off a "good vibe," especially following previous games that faced challenges such as frigid temperatures and COVID-19 restrictions.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are part of a rare convergence of mega sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup and the Youth Olympic Games, as reported by Time. The World Economic Forum projects that the sports economy, currently valued at $2.3 trillion, will reach $8.8 trillion by 2050. This growth depends on healthy people, stable environments, and resilient communities, which are currently under strain due to rising physical inactivity and climate risks, according to Time.
In the PFL Dubai, Nurmagomedov, who is undefeated, is the heavy favorite to win against Davis, who has a similar record with the same amount of wins, according to Variety. The main card will be broadcast on ESPN Unlimited.
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