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‘Quad God’ turns mortal at Winter Olympics
Lori Ewing, Reuters, Published on 14/02/2026
» MILAN - The pressure had been building, the glare of Olympic expectation, the scrutiny of a sport that demands not only athletic precision but artistic perfection. And on Friday, all of it came crashing down on Ilia Malinin.
Ukraine racer appeals Olympic helmet ban
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» MILAN - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said he hoped “truth would prevail” as he appealed to sport’s highest court on Friday following his Olympic ban, as US figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin eyed a second gold of the Milan-Cortina Games.
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.
Thailand’s skiing siblings return home for Winter Games
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» MILAN, Italy - Karen and Mark Chanloung grew up in the Italian Alps where winter sports are a way of life and children are on skis almost as soon as they can stand.
Record-breaking India upset Australia to reach World Cup final
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» MUMBAI — Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 as India pulled off a record chase of 339 against Australia on Thursday to set up a World Cup final against South Africa.
Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» ROME — One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists.
Jai powers Kingdom to a winning start
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 29/08/2025
» Asian Games gold medallist Jai Angsuthasawit ensured a golden start for Thailand at the Track Asia Cup 2025 at the Suphan Buri Sports School's velodrome on Thursday.
With six months to go, Winter Games organisers say they'll be ready
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» ROME - Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organisers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.
Thailand’s ‘Chompoo’ sets sights on 2026 Winter Olympics
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2025
» Agnese “Chompoo” Campeol is drawing inspiration from her idol Kaillie Humphries as she pursues her bid to become the first bobsledder to represent Thailand at the Winter Olympics, while also inspiring the next generation herself.
IOC candidate Samaranch says experience key to handling 'complex world'
AFP, Published on 27/02/2025
» PARIS - International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior told Agence France-Presse (AFP) he has the experience to deal with heads of state in a rapidly changing world where previously undisputed truths such as "universality, fraternity and unity" are now disputed.