Olympic boxer Imane Khelif discusses SRY gene and testosterone treatment
Imane Kerif Navigates Controversial Career in Boxing In a recent interview with the French sports publication L’Equipe, boxer Imane Kerif revealed that she has the SRY gene, which is typically found on the Y chromosome in biological males. She’s currently undergoing hormone treatment aimed at reducing her testosterone levels as she prepares for the 2024 […]
Olympic center in the US rebranded to avoid ‘distractions’ amid ICE protests in Italy
Team USA Aims for Distraction-Free Experience in Milan The governing bodies representing Team USA are focused on minimizing distractions while in Italy. Work commenced last year on a hotel venue in Milan designed to accommodate USA Hockey, USA Speed Skating, and USA Figure Skating for the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. The hotel, named Aethos Milan, […]
How Eileen Gu rose to a $23M stardom amid renewed Olympic debate
Irene Gu is certainly making waves in the ski world, not just for her performance on the slopes but also for her impressive earnings off them. The freestyle skier, born in the U.S., stirred quite a bit of debate when she chose to represent China during the 2022 Winter Olympics. It’s reported by Forbes that […]
Lindsey Vonn practices after tearing her ACL, focuses on the Olympic downhill race this Sunday
Lindsey Vonn Aims for Olympics After Severe ACL Injury Despite suffering a “complete rupture” of her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) just days ago, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn has indicated her determination to compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. A video shared on social media shows Vonn engaging in a series of exercises […]
Vance meets Team USA Olympic athletes ahead of the winter games
U.S. Olympians Welcomed in Milan In Milan, Italy, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio greeted American Olympians as they prepare for the Winter Games. Vance was accompanied by his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their three children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. They interacted warmly with the athletes while holding hands […]
2026 Olympic hockey: Women’s tournament schedule, scores, and results
2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Excitement Begins The much-anticipated 2026 Winter Olympics are still a few days away from officially kicking off with the opening ceremony on Friday, but action has already started in Italy. Beginning Thursday, February 5th, the women’s ice hockey tournament will take center stage. Canada claimed victory at the 2022 Beijing […]
What’s all the shouting about? Olympic curling is easier than you realize.
Curling is gaining traction in the United States, more than you might expect. Each year, around 100,000 Americans give it a shot. The sport is particularly on the rise in places like Montana. Following John Shuster’s gold medal win in men’s curling at the PyeongChang Olympics in 2018, the U.S. plans to send teams across […]
Hilary Knight aims to finish her record fifth Olympic Games with a gold medal
Last year, Hilary Knight’s younger brother, Remington, cracked a joke about heading to Italy for his fifth Olympics at 36. She just chuckled and replied, “Yeah, Remy, that can’t be true.” This lighthearted banter comes as Knight has been contemplating retirement and the possibility of competing in the 2026 Olympics. She worked through this question […]
US Winter Olympic officials rename hospitality area formerly known as ‘Ice House’ following protests
U.S. Officials Rename Athlete Reception Area for Milan-Cortina Games Officials from the U.S. Olympic Committee have decided to rename the athlete reception area for the Milan-Cortina Games, changing it from “Ice House” to “Winter House.” This decision comes on the heels of protests in Minneapolis sparked by the fatal shooting of two Americans by U.S. […]
Changes to Olympic rules seek to resolve the ‘penis-gate’ issue at the 2026 Games
Size Matters: Changes Ahead for Ski Jumpers at the 2026 Winter Olympics Size can be a sensitive topic, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, where ski jumpers may find themselves under the microscope due to last year’s so-called “penisgate” scandal. Significant changes are being implemented, as new regulations will include advanced […]