For the first time since 2006, both German ice hockey teams are taking part in the Olympic tournament. The NHL is taking a break for the Olympic Games, so the men will be competing with all the professionals from the North American elite league. Reigning Olympic champions are Finland (men) and You have (Women). Olympic … Read more
SKhamil Tarpishchev comes to the first coffee break of the IOC session on Tuesday morning in good spirits. The sports official from Moscow, who became famous in the 1990s because he was able to rake in millions of rubles thanks to the so-called “vodka fund,” is the last remaining member of a once impressive Russian … Read more
The Nordic ski disciplines at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will be held in Val di Fiemme. The ski jumpers compete on the ski jump in Predazzo, the cross-country ski races take place in Tesero. The Nordic combined athletes use both facilities for jumping and cross-country skiing. Ski jumping The Giuseppe Dal Ben facility … Read more
Franziska Preuss Eyes Olympic Glory: A Biathlon Star’s Journey from Ruhpolding to the World Stage The crisp air of Ruhpolding, a legendary biathlon hub, is buzzing with anticipation. at its heart is Franziska Preuss, a German biathlete whose trajectory is one of grit, resilience, and an unwavering pursuit of Olympic dreams. for American biathlon fans, … Read more
DIt was no coincidence that the protesters chose Piazza XXV Aprile as the starting point for their demonstration. Around 20,000 people took to the streets in Milan on Saturday, or rather to the square with its historical significance: It is dedicated to the memory of April 25, 1945, the day of the liberation of Italy, … Read more
With his fourth win of the season, tobogganer Felix Loch succeeded in his Olympic dress rehearsal. And he also immediately took the lead in the overall World Cup. The 36-year-old won the World Cup race in Oberhof with two best start and run times, 0.089 seconds ahead of his Austrian opponent and friend Jonas Müller. … Read more
The German team should be among the top three nations at the Winter Olympics. This is the goal of the Chef de Mission, Olaf Tabor, after the official nomination of the athletes for the games Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. A total of 183 athletes are expected to hunt for medals in Italy – depending on … Read more
TTS-Player überspringen↵Continue reading article Leistungssport und Muttersein – sechs deutsche Sportlerinnen zeigen, dass beides geht! Janina Hettich-Walz (29/Biathlon) Biathletin Janina Hettich-Walz wurde im Februar 2025 Mutter. Bei den Olympischen Winterspielen in Italien wird sie wieder an den Start gehen und um Medaillen kämpfen – nur ein Jahr später also. Ein beeindruckendes Comeback, das zeigt, wie … Read more
Biathletin Janina Hettich-Walz (29) wurde im Februar 2025 Mutter, ein Jahr später kämpft sie bei den Olympischen Winterspielen in Italien um Medaillen. Leistungssport und Mama sein – das funktioniert, wie diese sechs deutschen Sportlerinnen beweisen. Gesa Krause (33/Leichtathletik) „Es war ein Experiment am eigenen Körper“, sagte die Hindernisläuferin über ihren Weg nach der Schwangerschaft zurück in … Read more
The US State Department has classified further international sports competitions as major events for which exemptions from the current entry bans apply. The AP news agency reports this, citing a letter it has to all US embassies and consulates. However, the exceptions only apply to athletes, coaches and supervisors from the participating nations. Foreign spectators, … Read more