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Czech Republic 'certainly not' on path to higher defence spending target, says Babis

FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo

Biathlon-Sharpshooting skiers deliver drama and development at Games

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 15km Individual Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 11, 2026.  Bronze medallist Lora Hristova of Bulgaria celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony REUTERS/Matthew Childs
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 15km Individual Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 11, 2026.  Bronze medallist Lora Hristova of Bulgaria celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Biathlon-Vobornikova's bronze boosts Czechs at Milano Cortina

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 12.5km Mass Start Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 21, 2026. Bronze medallist Tereza Vobornikova of Czech Republic celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 12.5km Mass Start Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 21, 2026. Bronze medallist Tereza Vobornikova of Czech Republic celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Johannes Klaebo wins 50km classic to clinch record sixth Milano-Cortina gold

Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.
Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.

Ice hockey-Too soon to say whether injured Crosby will play for gold medal, Canada coach says

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group A - Canada vs France - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 15, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada REUTERS/David W Cerny
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group A - Canada vs France - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 15, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada REUTERS/David W Cerny

Ice hockey-Canada captain Crosby not ruled out of tournament, coach says

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Play-offs Quarterfinals - Canada vs Czech Republic - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 18, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Marton Monus
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Play-offs Quarterfinals - Canada vs Czech Republic - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 18, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Marton Monus

Curling-'Murphy's Law' hits Edin's Sweden as champions bow out with loss

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 12 - Sweden vs Czech Republic - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 19, 2026. Niklas Edin of Sweden, Rasmus Wranaa of Sweden and Christoffer Sundgren of Sweden in action during the match against Czech Republic REUTERS/Issei Kato
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 12 - Sweden vs Czech Republic - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 19, 2026. Niklas Edin of Sweden, Rasmus Wranaa of Sweden and Christoffer Sundgren of Sweden in action during the match against Czech Republic REUTERS/Issei Kato

Ice hockey-'Go get it, boys': Injured Crosby's pep talk powers Canada quarter-final comeback

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Play-offs Quarterfinals - Canada vs Czech Republic - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 18, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Marton Monus
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Play-offs Quarterfinals - Canada vs Czech Republic - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 18, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Marton Monus

Ice hockey-Czechs set for 'biggest game' against Canada in quarter-finals

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Qualification Play-off - Czech Republic vs Denmark - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 17, 2026. Lars Eller of Denmark in action with Filip Hronek of Czech Republic and Ondrej Kase of Czech Republic during the match REUTERS/David W Cerny
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Qualification Play-off - Czech Republic vs Denmark - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 17, 2026. Lars Eller of Denmark in action with Filip Hronek of Czech Republic and Ondrej Kase of Czech Republic during the match REUTERS/David W Cerny

Ice hockey-Czech Republic down Denmark to set up Canada meeting in quarters

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Qualification Play-off - Czech Republic vs Denmark - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 17, 2026. Martin Necas of Czech Republic celebrates with Ondrej Palat of Czech Republic and Filip Hronek of Czech Republic after scoring their first goal REUTERS/David W Cerny
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Qualification Play-off - Czech Republic vs Denmark - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 17, 2026. Martin Necas of Czech Republic celebrates with Ondrej Palat of Czech Republic and Filip Hronek of Czech Republic after scoring their first goal REUTERS/David W Cerny

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.