Winter Olympic Sports
Similar to the Summer Olympics, international events are also known as the Winter Olympics. This event is also held every four years in winter. It is hosted by a city around the world. In 1924, France hosted the Winter Olympics. Beijing China hosted it in 2022. Italy will host it on February 6, 2026.
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 – Sun, Feb 22, 2026
The best athletes from all over the world participate in these games and show their skills. In these games also gold medal is given to those who come in first position, silver medal for second position and bronze medal for third position.
One of the most common features of winter sports is that each sport features winter sports on either ice or snow such as figure skating, freestyle skiing, snowboarding and ski jumping.
Alpine Skiing
In alpine skiing, athletes slide down snow-covered cliffs using skateboards. Competitors control their speed by timing and wear protective gear. Both men and women compete in Olympic alpine skiing.
Biathlon
The most attractive sport of the Winter Olympics is biathlon, in which both men and women participate individually or collectively. This sport combines cross-country skiing with shooting. Athletes ski different distances, stopping at shooting ranges to shoot at targets.
Bobsleigh
Bobsleigh, also known as bobsled, is a competitive Olympic sport where teams of two or four players race down an icy track in sleds and has been in the Olympics since the 1960s. Athletes experience high speeds, sharp turns, and G-forces.
Cross Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is a challenging sport in which skiers ski between snow-covered mountains. Both men and women compete in races of different kilometers (10, 30, 50). Since 1924, this sport has gained significant importance as a Winter Olympics.
Curling
Curling is a strategic sport played on a rectangular ice sheet (called a curling ring). Teams of four players take turns sliding granite boulders down the snow toward a target area, called home. The goal is to place the stones as close to the center of the house as possible, while strategically positioning them to block opponents’ shots.
Figure Skating
An Olympic sport since 1908 in which individuals or couples compete and perform their dance or artistry on ice. Skaters perform jumps to the tune of music that demonstrates their accuracy.
Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is a very popular indoor Olympic sport in which two teams compete like a traditional game. Hockey is used to hit the puck (ice hockey game ball). Every player wears protective gear and a helmet. It has been played in every Olympics since 1920.
Nordic Combined
Nordic Combined is a combined sport consisting of two types of sports (ski and cross-country skiing). It has been fully involved in the Olympics since 1924. Athletes compete in both events, with their performance on skis determining their starting position in skiing.
Short Track Speed Skating
Short track speed skating is a sport played on an icy track. In which players run across the ice and maintain their balance as players sprint to outrun each other. The track area of ​​this sport is much smaller than traditional speed skating.
Ski Jumping
Ski jumping has been an Olympic sport since 1924, in which athletes ski rapidly towards a ramp (jump) with the aim of helping to achieve the longest jump. Players are scored based on their landing style.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding includes ten types of events in the Olympics. This includes competitions like halfpipe, big air and parallel slalom. Players stand on the same board and slide down icy slopes and perform different skills. It made its full debut at the 1998 Olympics.
Speed Skating
Speed ​​skating is an exciting sport that has been in the Olympics since 1924, in which individuals or teams compete. Competitors race across the ice, taking into account timing, speed and balance.
