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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Emilia Kangas met her partner on Tinder – Now she shares tips on how she succeeded

Emilia Kangas, a prominent Finnish shot putter, shares her journey of meeting her partner on Tinder while also addressing recent funding challenges in her athletic career.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Jessie Diggins Opens Up About Her Experience in Finland

Jessie Diggins reflects on the global support she has received during her skiing career in a recent interview, highlighting her impact on fans amid her battles with personal challenges.

Mar 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Açaí delivery man and student: who is the fighter from the interior of SP who overcame injuries and defeated an athlete from Popó's team

Lucas Serafim Santos, a promising Brazilian professional boxer, overcame personal challenges and injuries to secure his second professional victory by defeating a member of Acelino Popó Freitas's team.

Mar 18 • 10:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Karla Kordić: The Games Are a Dream Every Athlete Dreams

Karla and Petar Kordić shared their experiences from the recent Winter Paralympic Games in Italy, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by visually impaired skiers.

Mar 17 • 19:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Ramadan in Europe: The Secret of Muslim Players' Resilience Amidst Match Pressures

Muslim players in European leagues face unique challenges during Ramadan, balancing fasting with the physical demands of their sport.

Mar 16 • 16:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Rough Eyes and Unfamiliar Events Did Not Deter Kim Yoon-ji's Smiling Face

Kim Yoon-ji, the first Korean athlete to win multiple medals at the Winter Paralympics, reflects on her remarkable journey in Nordic skiing amid challenges.

Mar 15 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alice Carvalho appears as player Marta in biopic images; see

Alice Carvalho portrays soccer player Marta in an upcoming biopic that chronicles her journey and challenges in becoming a world-renowned athlete.

Mar 13 • 18:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Rapolas Micevičius finished 13th at the Paralympics: 'I just wanted to enjoy myself and land on the ground'

Lithuanian athlete Rapolas Micevičius finished 13th in the Paralympic slalom event, reflecting on his experience and challenges faced during the competition.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Paralympian was born without fibula bones after the Chernobyl accident. Parents were told she was dead

Oksana Masters, a successful Paralympic athlete, overcame severe health challenges stemming from her birth in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, where she was born without fibula bones due to radiation exposure.

Mar 13 • 07:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Latvian biathletes finish outside the TOP30 in sprint, Lozbers qualifies for the Pursuit for the first time in the World Cup

Latvian biathletes struggled in the sprint event, with significant challenges affecting their rankings despite one athlete qualifying for the next round.

Mar 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

To say 'life is worth living' - 45-year-old challenges for a medal in snowboarding

Masataka Oiwane, a 45-year-old athlete, is competing in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, striving to inspire others by proving that life is not over after setbacks.

Mar 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yoon-ji, Who Learned How to Fall, Rises Quickly and Embraces the Bluest Sky in the World

Kim Yoon-ji, a 20-year-old para-athlete, made history by winning Korea’s first gold medal in an individual event at the Winter Paralympics, showcasing her resilience after years of training and overcoming challenges.

Mar 8 • 12:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Fortune turned away from R. Micevičius in the quarterfinals

Lithuanian athlete R. Micevičius faced challenges in the quarterfinals of a snowboarding competition, finishing in third place and narrowly missing qualification for the semifinals.

Mar 8 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Judge prohibits Londrina City Hall from blocking the volleyball final based on law against trans athletes

A court in Paraná ruled that Londrina must allow the Women's Brazil Cup to proceed, following challenges to the participation of a transgender athlete.

Feb 27 • 16:42 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"Strange Approach" in Icelandic Sports Work

The article discusses the peculiar methods and challenges faced in the Icelandic sports sector.

Feb 24 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

IL follows: A severe setback for Sweden

Sweden faces significant challenges as athlete Jonna Sundling withdraws from the final event of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics due to illness.

Feb 22 • 06:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

In the Medal Race

The article discusses Norway's performance in the medal standings at the Winter Olympics 2026 and the anticipated challenges following star athlete Klæbo's departure.

Feb 21 • 13:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

F.A.Z. Olympic Questionnaire: What is the biggest misfortune as an athlete, Mr. Petzold?

Speed skater Fridtjof Petzold discusses the challenges athletes face in a system dominated by associations in a unique Olympic questionnaire format.

Feb 21 • 12:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korea's first women's medal in snowboarding: Yoo Seung-eun 'I couldn't have come this far alone... I respect Choi Ga-on'

Yoo Seung-eun, at 18, captures Korea's first Olympic medal in women's snowboarding, reflecting on her challenges and camaraderie with fellow athlete Choi Ga-on.

Feb 20 • 10:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Wierer speaks openly about her menstruation: - It’s not always easy for us women

Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer discusses how her menstrual cycle impacts her performance, emphasizing the challenges women face in athletics.

Feb 20 • 00:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

The Heraskewytsch Case and Its Consequences: How an Invitation to Go to State Courts Became a Reality

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch is navigating complex legal challenges following a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding his participation in the Winter Games.

Feb 18 • 16:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

The Heraskewytsch Case and Its Consequences: How an Invitation to Take Legal Action State Court

The article discusses the legal challenges faced by Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch following a rejection of his appeal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Feb 18 • 16:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Elana Meyers Taylor makes history at the Winter Olympics as the oldest gold medalist

Elana Meyers Taylor has made history by becoming the oldest gold medalist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, overcoming significant challenges throughout her career.

Feb 17 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

A Sensitive Moment Behind the Scenes – This Affected Ilkka Herola Emotionally

Finnish athlete Ilkka Herola experienced an emotional moment during his Olympic competition day, reflecting on the challenges of adapting to the evolving demands of his sport.

Feb 17 • 14:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Finnish Athlete Out of Control – "I Don’t Care!"

Wille Karhumaa, a combined athlete from Finland, celebrated a personal best in ski jumping despite significant competition challenges.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The permanently ruined leg, the fear and the dream of disappearing

An athlete confronts the aftermath of an Olympic victory amidst personal challenges.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Yoo Seung-eun, Challenges for 'Multiple Medals' in Slopestyle...Jin-Jia's Figure Skating Short Begins [Today's Olympics]

Yoo Seung-eun, who won bronze in women's big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics, is set to compete in the slopestyle event, aiming for her second medal, while fellow athlete Jin-Jia prepares for her debut in figure skating short program.

Feb 16 • 22:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

In figure skating, the Japanese couple not only won gold but also broke the world record

A Lithuanian skier earned a historic 22nd place at the slalom competition, while a Swiss athlete won gold, showcasing the intense competition and challenges faced by athletes during poor weather conditions.

Feb 16 • 22:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Pole at the Olympics for the third time. "The wind takes away the ability to see"

Polish athlete Mateusz Sochowicz shares his experiences competing in his third Olympic Games and reflects on the challenges of competing in extreme weather conditions.

Feb 16 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Ilves: It won't be that easy on the large hill, but there's no catastrophe

Kristjan Ilves, Estonia's top Nordic combined athlete, participated in training jumps on a large hill and managed to rank within the top ten despite facing challenges.

Feb 16 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Jón Erik in the top 30 for the second trip — 'This was hard, man'

Icelandic athlete Jón Erik has made it into the top 30 for an upcoming competition, reflecting on the challenges he faced during the process.

Feb 16 • 10:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Brazilian snowboarder honed skills in the sand dunes—didn't hesitate in his decision at that time

Brazilian snowboarder Augusto Teixeira faced challenges during the qualifiers but remains optimistic about his journey.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

J. Traubaitė Celebrated Achieving the Goal Set at the Beginning of the Year

Lithuanian athlete J. Traubaitė participated in a pursuit race after finishing 49th in a preceding sprint, facing challenges during the event.

Feb 15 • 16:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Finnish Incredible Pipe Broken!

The article reports on a biathlon event where Finnish athlete Olli Hiidensalo faced challenges in shooting accuracy during the men's pursuit race, resulting in penalties.

Feb 15 • 12:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Doctors Did Not Believe the Mysterious Symptoms of Finland's Olympic Star – Soon She was on the Heart Surgery Table

Jenni Hiirikoski, a Finnish Olympic athlete, faced severe health challenges after experiencing mysterious symptoms that eventually led to heart surgery, but she is now back to skating competitively.

Feb 14 • 08:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

How did Jílek's journey to gold hurt? You go into darkness. You vomit. The brain doesn't want to.

The article discusses the challenges and physical hardships faced by athlete Jílek on his path to achieving gold.

Feb 14 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPIC ⟩ Darta Zunte on her Olympic debut: I won't lie, I got pretty nervous

Estonian skeleton athlete Darta Zunte is currently ranked 23rd after the first two heats of her Olympic debut, overcoming challenges on the Cortina track.

Feb 13 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

The athlete in a tank top who vomits in the race: cross-country skiing faces the heat and melting snow

An athlete in a tank top vomited during a cross-country skiing race, highlighting the unusual challenges posed by hot weather and melting snow conditions.

Feb 13 • 17:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

ERR Olympic Stories: Will We Carry It Through to the End?

The ERR Olympic team discusses various aspects of the upcoming Olympics, including organizational challenges and athlete participation.

Feb 13 • 10:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The surgeon who operated on her: "Unimaginable and she still suffers"

The surgeon reflects on the significant surgical challenges faced by gold medalist Federica after severe injuries, emphasizing the extensive effort and teamwork behind her recovery.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Wife approved Nyenget's "extreme" plan: - My first and last Olympics

Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget discusses the challenges and emotional sacrifices he faces as an athlete during the Olympics, emphasizing his commitment to making it worthwhile for his family.

Feb 12 • 18:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

A Terrible Fall and 9 Operations: A Lebanese Challenges the Impossible at the Winter Olympics

Lebanese athlete Samer Touk makes a remarkable return to the Winter Olympics after overcoming serious injuries from a fall in 2019 that required multiple surgeries.

Feb 12 • 18:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The biathlon champion David is suffering from sore back and a troubled soul

Czech biathlon champion David is struggling with both physical and emotional challenges.

Feb 11 • 13:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Is this the angriest man on the Finnish team?

The article discusses Finnish athlete Eero Hirvonen, exploring his self-critical nature and the challenges he has faced in his career.

Feb 11 • 08:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Bitterness Criticism of Ledecká Resonates Worldwide. There’s Another Episode. They Ignore Us, Says Czech

Ester Ledecká, despite her recent challenges, remains a key figure in the winter Olympics, receiving admiration globally for her versatility and her ongoing fight against the potential removal of her discipline from the Olympic program.

Feb 11 • 04:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Training the Olympian Popovičová: The 12-Year-Old Short Tracker Outpaces Even a Hockey Player, Physics Won't Let Go

This article discusses the challenges and dynamics of short track speed skating, featuring the 12-year-old Slovak athlete Ley Popovičová as she prepares for the Olympics.

Feb 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REPLIIK ⟩ Top athlete bets on prohibition

An article reflecting on the challenges faced by Estonian athletes as they prepare for the Olympics while also discussing broader societal issues.

Feb 10 • 06:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Queralt Castellet: "It's incredible that I'm an Olympic medalist in a specialty for which my country has no facilities"

Queralt Castellet reflects on her journey as a pioneering Olympic medalist in snowboarding, highlighting the challenges of representing a country without adequate training facilities.

Feb 9 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Luge athlete Bota starts Olympic competition with a start record, Aparjode - with mistakes

Latvian luge athlete Elīna Ieva Bota set a start record in her first Olympic run but subsequently dropped to fifth place due to a mid-race struggle, while teammate Kendija Aparjode faced challenges with significant mistakes.

Feb 9 • 13:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Even 10 Minutes Late from Gold Medal: The Meaning of a Caribbean Athlete's Aspiration for the Winter Olympics

A Haitian athlete, Stevenson Sabal, recounts his journey to becoming the first Olympic representative for Haiti in winter sports despite the challenges he faced.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC

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