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Spring snow removal has commenced in Nishikawa Town, known as the 'Hidden Snowiest Place in Japan', where impressive nine-meter snow walls have formed.

The first winter Estonian championships in beach volleyball concluded in Tartu, where Mart Tiisaar and Dmitri Korotkov, as well as Liisa-Lotta and Grete Jürgenson, claimed the championship titles.

Finnish biathlete Tero Seppälä ended his season dramatically after suffering a fall during his final race, showing significant injury on social media.

Suvi Minkkinen is competing in the biathlon World Cup finals in Norway, aiming for a top position and a significant cash prize.

Sofia Goggia expresses her emotional relief after winning the World Cup in super-G, overcoming fears from the season.

Italian skier Sofia Goggia won the last giant slalom of the season in Lillehammer, securing the small crystal globe in the overall standings.

Former alpine skiing star Felix Neureuther expressed outrage over how Lindsey Vonn's severe injury was repeatedly shown during a live broadcast after her fall at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Love Arrhov, a 17-year-old talent from Sweden, joined Eintracht Frankfurt in winter and is already seen as a potential key player after being favored by coach Albert Riera over Mario Götze.

German ski jumper Philipp Raimund refused to jump under poor conditions, highlighting safety concerns and criticizing the race director's justification.

An avalanche in northern Italy resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with five others sustaining injuries.

Two people have died and five others are injured following an avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, involving a group of 25 climbers.

An avalanche in Val Ridanna, South Tyrol, Italy, has resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.

An avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, killed two people and left ten swept away, prompting a major search and rescue operation.

Iltalehti is covering the final sprint day of the cross-country skiing World Cup in Lake Placid, USA.

Three Estonian skiers competed today in Lake Placid, USA, at the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup stage, successfully ranking in the top 30.

The last glacier skiing slope in Germany has permanently closed due to the irreversible melting of the Schneeferner glacier, marking a significant impact of climate change on winter sports in the region.

Linas Banys, a Winter Olympian from Lithuania, has died at the age of 27, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the sports community.

Today in Oslo Holmenkollen, the final stage of the Biathlon World Cup features a men's 10 km sprint race with participants including four Estonians.

Paralympic athlete Kim Yun-ji and teammates celebrated their achievements with President Lee Jae-myung at a luncheon at the Blue House.

Swedish skier Edvin Anger reflects on his disappointing performance at the Winter Olympics in Italy, expressing regrets and questioning what went wrong.

Jelena Välbe confirms that she is stepping down as the president of the Russian skiing federation due to the reorganization of the federation into a larger winter sports body.

Iranian Olympic flag bearer Samaneh Beirami Baher reflects on the complexities surrounding her participation in ski events amidst geopolitical tensions.

Choi Hong-hoon emphasizes the urgent need for the Jeongseon Alpine Center to be used as a dedicated training facility for athletes in preparation for future winter Olympics.

Jelena Välbe, the president of the Russian Ski Federation since 2010, has announced her departure as the organization is being dissolved in favor of a new sports federation.

A cable car accident in Engelberg, Switzerland, resulted in the death of one individual after the gondola fell from a snowy slope due to strong winds.

The Medvinden skating season has concluded abruptly due to an early arrival of spring, leading to the closure of both the skating rink and the ice roads on Storsjö.

A cable car accident in Switzerland has resulted in one fatality after the cabin detached from its cable during strong winds and fell down a snowy slope.

The Lithuanian Cross Country Championship is set to kick off amid delays caused by winter conditions, promising intense competition among both seasoned and emerging athletes.

A report highlights the issue of hit-and-run incidents among skiers on the slopes, with many collisions resulting in injuries that go unreported.

Norwegian skier Johannes Klæbo, who was seriously injured in a crash, will compete in the World Cup finals in Lake Placid this weekend.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with Cristian Ribera, the Paralympic athlete who won the country's first-ever silver medal in cross-country skiing at the Winter Paralympics.

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.

The IPC president expressed disappointment over Ukraine's complaints during the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, suggesting they detracted from the focus on sports.

The President of Latvia hosted athletes and officials from the Winter Olympics, celebrating Latvia's notable achievements in the games.

The Estonian authorities have declared a ban on entering the ice of inland waters due to dangerous conditions following several accidents.

The sports discussion program "Võimla" discusses the biathlon World Cup stage and the performance of Estonian athletes in various sports events.

China has emerged as the most successful nation at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games, winning a total of 44 medals including 15 golds.

Russia won eight gold medals at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, finishing third in the overall medal standings in Italy.

Czech climber Adam Ondra has successfully matched the world record difficulty of 8c in bouldering four times this winter, showcasing his skills in outdoor climbing after stepping back from competitive indoor bouldering due to shoulder issues.

German Olympic champion Philipp Raimund refused to jump in Oslo during a World Cup event due to strong winds.

Marko Šilkūnas faced challenges in the Formula 4 winter season finale in Barcelona, including lackluster qualifying times exacerbated by heavy rain.

South Korea has emerged as a strong contender in the Winter Paralympics, achieving its best medal count ever at the 2026 Milan-Cortina games.

The Finnish cross-country skiing team has performed poorly in recent years, with failures attributed to inadequate coaching and governance issues.

Italian athlete Giacomo Bertagnolli achieved impressive success at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, securing a total of five podium finishes, including two gold medals.

Ukraine finished 7th in the medal standings at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, amid controversies over the participation of Russian athletes.

The U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team defeated Canada 6-2 to win gold and made history by securing five consecutive Paralympic titles.

The Milan-Cortina Paralympics ended with Japan winning three silver and one bronze medal, marking a significant but lesser achievement compared to their previous performance in Beijing 2022.

The Paralympic Games in Italy concluded with the extinguishing of the flames in Milan and Cortina, passing the event to France for the 2030 Winter Games.

At the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, Takashi Suzuki secured a bronze medal in the men's slalom, marking his first podium finish in 12 years.

Ukraine finished seventh in the unofficial medal table for the 2026 Winter Paralympics, securing a total of 19 medals.