Winter Olympics: Snow & Ice Sports Only

Winter Olympic Federations resist adding non-snow, non-ice sports like cyclocross and cross-country running, arguing that these additions would dilute the unique identity of the Winter Games. The International Olympic Committee reviews the program, with winter sports officials suggesting focusing on evolving existing winter sports to attract new audiences, as seen with the debut of ski mountaineering at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.