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An American skier is fighting to open up the last Winter Olympic sport off limits to women
MILAN, Italy (AP) — Annika Malacinski remembers the moment the door to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics was slammed shut. On a flight from Munich to Denver, she bought airplane Wi-Fi to join a conference call with the International Olympic Committee,

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There’s only one Winter Olympic sport that doesn’t allow women. Inside the battle over Nordic combined.
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Female Nordic combined athletes plan protest over Olympic exclusion: 'It's so messed up'

Female athletes competing in Nordic combined plan to stage a protest Friday over the lack of a women's event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

What is Nordic combined? The only Olympics sport barring women faces uncertain future ahead of Milan Cortina Winter Games

Nordic combined, one of the oldest Winter Olympic sports, is facing an uncertain future. It may not survive beyond the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The sport is unique because it is the only Olympic event that does not allow women to compete.

Nordic combined-Women set to stage protest against Olympic exclusion

By Philip O'Connor STOCKHOLM, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The world's best female Nordic combined athletes will stage a protest about their exclusion from the Winter Olympics at their final competition ahead of the 2026 Games in Milano Cortina,

Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Preview: Biathlon, Nordic Combined, and Ski Jumping

The excitement is building as the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 approaches, promising thrilling competitions in biathlon, Nordic combined, and ski jumping. This article will explore the venues, competition formats, key athletes, and historical context of these sports, setting the stage for an unforgettable winter spectacle.

Woman Spends Years Training for the Olympics, but Her Sport Is Still Barred from the 2026 Winter Games (Exclusive)

After revealing she can’t compete in the Olympics, Annika Malacinski’s story went viral, reaching over 1.5 million views

Nordic combined faces Olympic crossroads as women remain excluded

Nordic combined has reached a critical juncture ahead of the Milano Cortina Games, with U.S. athlete Annika Malacinski among those leading a push to draw attention to the sport’s uncertain future as women remain excluded from the Olympic programme.