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🇫🇮 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

In a fraud of 700 million, athletes and Klempíř were deceived. Police proposed an indictment in the RP Invest case

A fraud case involving 700 million has led to allegations against various athletes and Klempíř, with the police proposing an indictment in the RP Invest scandal.

Feb 26 • 10:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Culture: Pressure Is Not Just in Your Head

The article discusses the tangible nature of pressure experienced by athletes, particularly during high-stakes competitions like the Olympics.

Feb 26 • 10:32 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian Championships Bring Local Athletics Stars to the Arena

The Estonian indoor athletics championships will take place this weekend in Lasnamäe, showcasing top local athletes competing for national titles.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonian kite and wing surfers shone at WISSA 2026 World Championship: Ranno Rumm defended his world champion title for the third time, while Estonia also took first place in wing STS

Estonian athletes excelled at the WISSA 2026 World Championships in Sweden, with Ranno Rumm winning the kite class world title and Cerly Aulik achieving second place in the women's wing racing category.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Does sex boost training? We investigated

A report highlights the surprising outcome of condom distribution in the Olympic village of Fiames, Italy, where nearly 10,000 condoms ran out within three days during the Winter Olympics.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Bobsleigh four-man team: Many praised our sled design as the most beautiful at the Olympic Games

Latvian bobsleigh athletes received positive feedback about their sled design during the Olympic Games, highlighting its aesthetic appeal and unique features.

Feb 26 • 08:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

US women's ice hockey team captain responds to Trump's 'inappropriate' joke

Hilary Knight, captain of the US women's ice hockey team, expressed disappointment that President Donald Trump's 'inappropriate' joke overshadowed the achievements of American athletes at the recent Olympics.

Feb 26 • 07:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Podcast: Janni Hussi's Breasts Grew During Training Break – Sointu Borg's Expressive Description of Her Breasts

In a recent podcast, athletes Janni Hussi and entrepreneur Sointu Borg humorously discussed the physical changes they experienced during a training break, particularly focusing on Hussi's breast growth.

Feb 26 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

From Poor Sleep to Doping Dreams: What Can Cause Heart Problems in Elite Athletes?

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomeli ended his Olympic journey in the hospital due to heart issues, raising concerns about the health risks faced by elite athletes.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Paralympic Torch Arrives at the Duomo. Today the Journey to the Arena in Verona Restarts

The Paralympic torch was lit in the Duomo square in Milan, with key local officials emphasizing the event's significance and the athletes' messages of peace.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Nigeria’s blind women sambists ready for World Cup debut

Two Nigerian blind sambists are set to make history as the first African women to compete at the World SAMBO Cup in 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Sadness of Unbroadcast Sweat Drops... About the Most Affordable and Powerful Welfare

This article discusses the exclusion of sports events from mainstream broadcast media and its implications for public access to sports, particularly highlighting the voices of Paralympic athletes.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Giacomo Bertagnolli and Giuliana Turra: who are the two Paralympic athletes at the Sanremo Festival

The article highlights Paralympic athletes Giacomo Bertagnolli and Giuliana Turra, who will showcase their talents at the Sanremo Festival, ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Feb 25 • 22:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Unfortunately, this problem has existed for years. Paralympic or paraolympic?

The inconsistency in terminology regarding the designation of Paralympic athletes has persisted for years, prompting inquiries to experts in Latvia.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Whoopi calls Trump 'insanely rude' for hosting men's hockey team at SOTU when other athletes won gold

Whoopi Goldberg criticized President Trump for inviting the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team to the State of the Union while neglecting other gold medal athletes.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Lollobrigida, Vittozzi, Bertagnolli and Turra: Who are the athletes guests at Sanremo. Fontana is sick

Two Olympic champions and two Paralympic athletes are set to attend the Sanremo festival, while one notable athlete is unable to due to illness.

Feb 25 • 19:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Out of control' sexual harassment, gaslighting and broken promises affecting female athletes

Female athletes report pervasive issues of sexual harassment and gaslighting, leading to a culture of silence and fear around speaking out on gender-based violence.

Feb 25 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Zaharova comments on the fate of a Ukrainian athlete – taunting or chilling threat?

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, taunts Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevytsia after he was barred from competing in the Olympics for refusing to remove his helmet, which depicted Ukrainian athletes killed due to the Russian invasion.

Feb 25 • 18:06 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The ODS and Athletes Coalition Presented Its Leader for the Upcoming Elections in Liberec

The ODS and Athletes Coalition has named its candidate for the upcoming elections in Liberec.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Conquering the Field from a Wheelchair! The Stadium Resonated with the Boundless Joys of Disabled Players' Achievements

A unique cricket competition featuring wheelchair-bound players was held in Jhansi, showcasing remarkable talent and determination.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Netherlands refuse to host European Para Swimming Championships over admission of Russians and Belarusians

The Netherlands has declined to host the European Para Swimming Championships due to the allowance of Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Trump and the Women's Hockey Olympic Champions: A Visible Rift in America's Sports

The U.S. women's hockey Olympic team declined an invitation to meet President Trump, highlighting gender disparities in sports and recognition between male and female athletes.

Feb 25 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Final Preparations for the Biathlon World Cup Stage in Otepē

Otepē is finalizing preparations for the Biathlon World Cup stage taking place from March 12-15, 2026, with more than 200 athletes expected to participate.

Feb 25 • 13:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Climbers from the Aggressor Country Can Again Access the Wall

The World Climbing Federation has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under neutral status.

Feb 25 • 11:31 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Hellenic Olympic Committee Awards: The year's top athletes, award for Vangelis Marinakis, and news about Zappeion

The Hellenic Olympic Committee announced significant news regarding the reopening of the Zappeion Olympic Swimming Pool, which has been closed for 15 years, during its awards ceremony.

Feb 25 • 09:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Man does not win the Talent of the Year for merits, but many end up with medals

The Talent of the Year award, awarded by Team Danmark, Dansk Idrætsforbund, and Politiken, recognizes promising athletes and highlights the historical context of Danish sports.

Feb 25 • 09:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Who will dress Finnish athletes in the future? The Olympic Committee does not dismiss foreign brands

The Finnish Olympic Committee is currently in negotiations regarding the clothing supplier for Finnish athletes for the upcoming Olympics, as the contract with the current supplier, Luhta, expires this year.

Feb 25 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS ⟩ Estonia proved at the Olympics that it is a serious winter sports country

Estonia's performance in winter sports at the Olympics highlights its dedication and emerging presence in the international winter sports arena.

Feb 25 • 06:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Had to take the break bus - doesn't like the new time limits: "It should be difficult"

Participants in the Vasaloppet ski race express mixed feelings about the new extended time limits for completing the course, aimed at reducing stress but criticized by some athletes.

Feb 25 • 05:08 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The photos of Paralympic athletes between autonomy and effort

The article discusses Paralympic athletes through a photographic exhibition that captures their spirit and struggles ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Flop at the Games, the slalom is a nasty beast. And our young ones have no references

Giuliano Razzoli discusses the current state of Italian slalom skiing and the need for new talent, while reflecting on past achievements and the challenges faced by young athletes.

Feb 25 • 04:00 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Officially revealed precise figures of how much Latvian athletes receive from the state

The article discusses the financial support that Latvian athletes, especially those competing in the Olympics, receive from the government.

Feb 24 • 22:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Young athletes dream of medals and town hall pancakes, but social media can get in the way

Young Danish athletes are struggling with mobile phone addiction, which affects their training and performance.

Feb 24 • 19:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It has surprised me how one-sided the research is": High mobile consumption hinders young athletes' performance

A study reveals that excessive mobile phone usage negatively impacts the performance of young athletes, who often disengage from sleep to engage with their devices.

Feb 24 • 19:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Feeding, naps, and coloring books. When mom goes to the Olympics

The article explores how female athletes manage motherhood while participating in the Olympics, highlighting the significant presence of female athletes at the Winter Games.

Feb 24 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who entered the Big Brother house yesterday, Monday, February 23

The new season of Big Brother Argentina features a diverse group of celebrities, former athletes, and social media influencers entering the house.

Feb 24 • 17:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LIVE: Olympic medalist Krūzbergs returns to Riga, along with bobsledders and biathletes

Latvian short track speed skater Roberts Krūzbergs, bronze medalist from the Milan-Cortina Olympics, returns to Riga today, along with other athletes and delegation representatives.

Feb 24 • 17:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Monetary bonuses will be awarded to athletes and coaches from Vilnius district for achievements

Athletes and coaches from Vilnius district will receive monetary bonuses to encourage their success and representation of the area.

Feb 24 • 16:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

"A Passage for the Future": After Their Relay Medal, French Skiers are Already Hungry for the 2030 Olympics in France

Following their silver medal in relay at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, French skiers are setting their sights on the 2030 Olympics to be held in France.

Feb 24 • 15:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: Which French Athletes Earned the Most Money at These Games?

The article discusses the financial rewards earned by French athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, including performance bonuses for medalists.

Feb 24 • 15:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Ethan Hawke: his great fear, his character in Blue Moon, and his third Oscar nomination

Ethan Hawke reflects on the fear of retirement and his Oscar-nominated role in Blue Moon, drawing parallels between actors and athletes.

Feb 24 • 15:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I Watched the Olympics in Ukraine

The article reflects on the experience of watching the Olympics from Ukraine amidst the ongoing war, noting the harsh realities faced by athletes and the country.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She Suffered a Brutal Accident That Left Her on the Verge of Amputation, Shared Her Story on Social Media and Received Support from Cristiano

Lindsey Vonn, the accomplished American skier, suffered a severe accident during the Winter Olympics that nearly resulted in the amputation of her leg, but she found emotional support from athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Stars Are Lit – The Best Karate Masters of Lithuania in 2025 are B. Gustaitytė and P. Žimantas

Brigita Gustaitytė was recognized as the best female athlete in Lithuania for 2025 in kyokushin karate, following her accolades at world and European championships.

Feb 24 • 13:33 UTC

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