2026 Olympics: Artificial Snow & Natural Snow Concerns

Four years later, skiers and snowboarders will compete in their events on the soil of a democracy in the Old Continent and without having to worry about the coronavirus. But the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, which officially kick off this Friday (certain events begin this Thursday), will still rely on snow that does not come from the sky, called “technical” in the world of winter sports, during the fifteen days of competition.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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