Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport at Milan-Cortina that does not have a women's event. BBC Sport takes a look at why.

U.S. women's hockey goes head-to-head with Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time on Feb. 10 to close out the group stage with a can't-miss matchup.

Women have never competed in Nordic combined at the Olympics. The IOC is touting the 2026 Games as “the most gender-balanced Olympic Winter Games in history,” with women making up 47 percent of athletes. Twelve of the 16 disciplines include full gender parity. But one discipline lacks a women’s event altogether: Nordic combined.

National Hockey League players have returned to the Olympics, joined by the top women from a growing professional league. It all adds spice to the U.S.-Canada rivalry.

Women’s hockey debuted at the Olympic Games in 1998 and since then the game has skyrocketed in both player talent and popularity. Here's a look at what to know about the 2026 Women’s Olympic hockey

Ski mountaineering makes its Olympics debut in Milan Cortina in 2026. Here's more on this new Olympic sport, its schedule and how to watch.

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