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I was the world's most beautiful athlete – this is why condoms ran out at the Winter Olympics

A former German athlete explains the condom shortage at the 2026 Winter Olympics, attributing it to the lively atmosphere and social interactions among competitors.

Feb 28 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Between medals and survival: Latvia's parasport athletes pave the way to success with compromises

Latvia's seven parasport athletes are facing significant financial challenges as they prepare for the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics.

Feb 28 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ATTENTION! ⟩ IOC President Coventry plans to hijack the Winter Olympics!

The Winter Olympics, a tradition that began in 1924, may face a pivotal shift under IOC President Kirsty Coventry, who aims to introduce summer sports into the winter event.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Unexpected Olympic Silver

19-year-old skier Henry Sildaru won a surprising silver medal in men's snowboard cross at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, ending Estonia's four-year wait for an Olympic medal.

Feb 27 • 22:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Figure skater Alysa Liu's photo of her lower back caused a stir – 'Speculation at this stage'

American figure skater Alysa Liu, who won two gold medals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, has sparked widespread speculation due to a tattoo seen in a resurfaced TikTok video.

Feb 27 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The White House Put Words in the Mouth of a Hockey Player with Artificial Intelligence

The White House's use of artificial intelligence to create a video featuring hockey player Brady Tkachuk has sparked controversy after the U.S. teams' Olympic victory.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

LPGA legend shares her feelings about US women's Olympic wins: 'Gets me really emotional'

LPGA legend Michelle Wie West expresses her emotions after watching U.S. female athletes excel at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Feb 27 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Jutta Leerdam's million-dollar outfit is up for sale – Caused a stir at the Olympics

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam's Olympic outfit has gone up for auction, causing buzz after her dramatic reveal of sportswear during the Milano-Cortina Games.

Feb 27 • 14:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the French manage to organize the next Winter Games?

This article discusses the challenges and intrigues surrounding France's upcoming organization of the Winter Olympic Games after the recent ceremonies in Milan and Cortina.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The decisive incident at the Olympic hockey tournament caused a lot of fuss. Hockey leader: everything is right, this is how it will stay

The Olympic hockey finals in Milano Cortina ended in overtime, introducing a controversial 3-on-3 rule that sparked discontent among players but was supported by a top official.

Feb 27 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: The Estonian skiing maintenance man reveals what the TV cameras did not show at the Olympics

Vahur Teppan, a member of the Estonian skiing maintenance team, shared insights about the grueling conditions at the Milano Cortina Olympics that were not captured on camera.

Feb 27 • 07:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Frida Karlsson's Statement Shocked the Norwegians, Led by Klæbo

Frida Karlsson, who won two gold medals in cross-country skiing at the Milano Cortina Olympics, made a statement about alcohol consumption that surprised Norwegian ski stars Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Emil Iversen.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Villau and Riidebach are ready for the Paralympics: the goal is to make their best throws

Estonian wheelchair curling team members Ain Villau and Kätlin Riidebach are preparing for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Cortina, Italy, with the aim of delivering their best performance.

Feb 26 • 20:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Olympic President Surprised at Press Conference - 'Maybe Someone Should Be Fired'

Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee, faced unexpected questions during a press conference about the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, leading her to call into question the preparedness of her team.

Feb 26 • 19:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Olympic champion put her competition suit up for auction

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam has auctioned the suit in which she won two medals at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Waxing Machine Chosen as Word of the Month – Do You Know What It Means?

The waxing machine, or 'voidepata', has been selected as the Word of the Month for February 2026 by the Kotimaisten kielten keskus in Finland, following its spotlight during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 26 • 18:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A gold medal for Casa Italia

Casa Italia at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics has welcomed 120,000 visitors, showcasing a transformative shift in its traditional role by opening its doors to the public.

Feb 26 • 17:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Yle Reporter Reveals: Found a New Love at the Olympics

Noora Toivo, former hurdler and Yle sports content producer, shares her happiness about finding a new partner during the Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 26 • 17:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The situation regarding the Olympic final events in Canada has boiled over – now there's a point: nothing will change

The current 3-on-3 format for resolving Olympic hockey finals will remain in place, according to IIHF president Luc Tardif.

Feb 26 • 17:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia is represented by a mixed wheelchair curling pair at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games. 'We are trying to get our throws in sync.'

Estonia will be represented by a mixed wheelchair curling pair, Ain Villau and Kätlin Riidebach, at the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympic Games.

Feb 26 • 16:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Olympic gold medalist Breanna Stewart reflects on 'pride and passion' shown by Team USA in Milan

Breanna Stewart shares her thoughts on Team USA's performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, emphasizing pride and anticipation for the upcoming LA28 Olympics.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Enel honors Arianna Miss Olympia 14

Enel presented a personalized magnum of Amarone Aneri to Arianna Fontana to celebrate her record achievement of 14 Olympic medals.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British Winter Olympians push for greater TV coverage after Milano Cortina 2026 success

British Winter Olympians are advocating for increased television coverage of winter sports in the UK following their historic success at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The President's Joke Ruined the Mood of the US Hockey Celebration

US President Donald Trump's joke during a call to congratulate the men's hockey team stirred controversy regarding the value of women's hockey.

Feb 26 • 13:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland's Olympic team chief physician responds to harsh criticism – 'The public needs to know'

Finland's Olympic team chief physician addresses criticism regarding the health issues faced by cross-country skiers during the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 26 • 11:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Four new delegations will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in support of Ukraine

Four new delegations, including Finland, will join Ukraine in boycotting the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina in protest of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

"He will not become a legend." Klæbo's dominance got Bolshunov and other Russians worked up

Norwegian Johannes Høsflot Klæbo dominated the Milan-Cortina Olympics, winning all six gold medals in cross-country skiing, leaving Russian triple Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov frustrated.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

French Biathlete Withdraws from Olympics for the IBU Cup Series

French biathlete Jeanne Richard has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics to focus on the IBU Cup competitions.

Feb 26 • 08:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Iivo Niskanen's Completely Unusual Behavior on Yle – Friends Also Noticed

Olympic champion Sami Jauhojärvi commented on Iivo Niskanen's emotional interview, suggesting it showcased a more genuine side of the athlete and could enhance his brand value.

Feb 26 • 04:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Buonfiglio: "The Games in Rome are not a dream, but this time no mistakes"

Luciano Buonfiglio, president of Coni, emphasizes the feasibility of hosting the Summer Olympics in Rome, reflecting on the success of the recent Milan-Cortina Games.

Feb 25 • 23:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Olympic biathlete undergoes heart surgery after withdrawing from race mid-competition

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel underwent successful heart surgery after withdrawing from a race due to breathing issues.

Feb 25 • 21:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Summer Games gold medallist sets sights on success in snow at Milan

Lauren Parker, a gold-medal-winning triathlete, is set to compete in cross-country skiing and biathlon at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, aiming to become a dual-games athlete.

Feb 25 • 19:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Olympians received exclusive phones. Just a few days later they put them up for sale

Olympians at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics received exclusive Samsung phones, which have since been listed for sale shortly after distribution.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Canada's team captain remains out of hockey for a month

Sidney Crosby, the captain of Canada’s national hockey team, is sidelined for at least four weeks due to an injury sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

From skis to bike? Klaebo admits to another challenge after six golds, this time in the peloton

Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Hösflot Klaebo hints at a potential shift to professional cycling following his historic six gold medals at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 25 • 16:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Four Cesid spies who were never prosecuted participated in the 23-F, and Cortina met earlier with the US ambassador

The article reveals that four members of the Spanish intelligence service (Cesid) who were not prosecuted were involved in the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, with correspondence indicating their ties to the event.

Feb 25 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Henry Sildaru: Hopefully I Still Have Several Olympics Ahead of Me

Estonian freestyle skier Henry Sildaru expresses his hopes of participating in more Olympics during his career following his silver medal win in Milano Cortina.

Feb 25 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TRAINING DIARY ⟩ Kauri Kõiv: the Olympic tracks surprised everyone with extraordinarily dry and slow snow

Estonian biathletes failed to place in the top ten at the Olympics, with Kauri Kõiv attributing this to various factors.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine to compete with record squad at 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Ukraine has announced a record team size for the upcoming 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, with 35 athletes set to compete in various sports.

Feb 25 • 10:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Father of Czech bronze medal winner: I still can't forgive myself

The father of Czech biathlete Tereza Voborņíkova, who won a bronze medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, expresses ongoing regret following his daughter's emotional victory.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

A turn has taken place in the scandal involving the Finnish coach at the Olympics

Finnish ski jumping team's head coach Igor Medved was removed from the Milan Cortina Olympics following alcohol-related misconduct and will not participate in upcoming World Cup events.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

How the Swedish skiing star managed to bypass the IOC's strict regulations

Swedish cross-country skiing star Frida Karlsson won three medals at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, raising eyebrows for seemingly violating IOC rules about personal sponsorships.

Feb 25 • 09:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Games, winning bet. Now everyone is jumping on the bandwagon

Lombardy's President Attilio Fontana celebrates the success of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, emphasizing the importance of sustainable event organization and the desire for more major events in the region.

Feb 25 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russia responded to the boycott by Estonia and Ukraine: the air is indeed cleaner

Russia has reacted to Estonia and Ukraine's boycott of the Milan Cortina Paralympics, suggesting that the air is cleaner as a result.

Feb 25 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The most successful medal country at the Olympics plans to apply for hosting rights

Norway, projected to be the leading medal country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with 18 gold medals, is considering a bid to host the Olympics in the future.

Feb 25 • 06:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Heat Poetry in Snow and Ice: The Winter Games Viewed Through Thermal Cameras

Three photographers capture the beauty and effort of athletes at the Winter Games using thermal cameras.

Feb 25 • 04:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Captain's Award for 'Rikuryu' and Others: The Japan Olympic Team Wraps Up in Milan-Cortina

The Japan Olympic team held a ceremony in Tokyo to celebrate their achievements at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, where they won a record 24 medals, including silver medals in figure skating.

Feb 25 • 04:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US men’s hockey stars reflect on American pride after bringing home Olympic gold

The U.S. men's hockey team celebrated winning their first gold medal since 1980 after beating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Feb 25 • 00:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Lamborghini-Gilli’, Returning Home in a Real Lamborghini

South Korean short track national representative Kim Gilli, nicknamed ‘Lamborghini-Gilli’, returned home in a Lamborghini Urus after winning three medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 25 • 00:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: these are all the medals won by athletes from the state who competed in the Olympics for Team USA

California athletes contributed significantly to Team USA's success at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, winning five medals in total.

Feb 25 • 00:10 UTC

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