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Swiss government throws weight behind 2038 Winter Olympics bid

A woman walks past a logo of Olympics during a meeting of International Olympic Committee (IOC), ahead of the 141st IOC Session, in Mumbai, India, October 13, 2023. REUTERS/ Niharika Kulkarni
A woman walks past a logo of Olympics during a meeting of International Olympic Committee (IOC), ahead of the 141st IOC Session, in Mumbai, India, October 13, 2023. REUTERS/ Niharika Kulkarni

Alexander Ospelt beats incumbent Johan Eliasch by one vote to become FIS president

Newly elected president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), Alexander Ospelt, looks on next to former chief Johan Eliasch after the vote at the 57th International FIS Congress 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, on June 11, 2026.
Newly elected president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), Alexander Ospelt, looks on next to former chief Johan Eliasch after the vote at the 57th International FIS Congress 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, on June 11, 2026.

Alpine skiing-Eliasch cites financial benefits in FIS re-election bid

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Slalom Run 2 - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 16, 2026. FIS President Johan Eliasch  REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Slalom Run 2 - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 16, 2026. FIS President Johan Eliasch  REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Visitors return to Snow City for one last snowfall ahead of its closure on Sept 30

Singapore actors Yang Yan (left) and Dasmond Koh with Mr Koh's grandnephews at Snow City on May 20.
Singapore actors Yang Yan (left) and Dasmond Koh with Mr Koh's grandnephews at Snow City on May 20.

Retiring figure skater Kaori Sakamoto grateful for ‘priceless time’, ties knot

Japanese figure skating skater Kaori Sakamoto holds her retirement press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026.
Japanese figure skating skater Kaori Sakamoto holds her retirement press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026.

IOC rules out ‘crossover’ sports at 2030 Winter Olympics

Olympic rings in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Olympic rings in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt lift Australia to first world curling title

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Australia team Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt react, during the Gold Medal game between Australia and Sweden at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2026, at the Sous-Moulin Sports Centre,, in Geneva, Switzerland, 02 May 2026.  EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI
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Australia team Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt react, during the Gold Medal game between Australia and Sweden at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2026, at the Sous-Moulin Sports Centre,, in Geneva, Switzerland, 02 May 2026.  EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI

Lindsey Vonn says ‘no regrets’ after Winter Olympic crash and ‘would do it all again’

Lindsey Vonn suffered multiple fractures in her left leg after a high-speed fall during the Olympic downhill in Cortina on Feb 8.
Lindsey Vonn suffered multiple fractures in her left leg after a high-speed fall during the Olympic downhill in Cortina on Feb 8.

American Ilia Malinin earns Olympic redemption with world figure skating gold

Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating World Championships - O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 28, 2026 Ilia Malinin of the U.S. performs during the Men's Free Skating REUTERS/David W Cerny
Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating World Championships - O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 28, 2026 Ilia Malinin of the U.S. performs during the Men's Free Skating REUTERS/David W Cerny

Kaori Sakamoto closes glittering career with fourth world title

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan celebrates after winning gold medal in the Women's Free Skating at the ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic.
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan celebrates after winning gold medal in the Women's Free Skating at the ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic.

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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.