As the date approaches, various winter sports competitions are set to take place in Japan, with athletes eagerly anticipating their respective events. The women’s speed skating 1000 meters occurs on the 9th at 5:30 PM (JST), featuring notable competitors such as Miho Takagi, who won gold at the Beijing Olympics and will compete in four events this time. Expectations are high for her performance as she looks to maintain momentum in her events.

Additionally, the men's individual normal hill ski jump is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM (JST). The event holds great interest as Ryoyu Kobayashi, the gold medalist from the previous Olympics, aims for back-to-back victories. Alongside him, Ren Nikkaido is also expected to impress after a productive season, marking his debut in the Olympics.

The women’s big air snowboarding final takes place at 7:30 PM (JST), featuring a strong lineup of Japanese athletes, including Kokona Hiraki, who hopes to replicate the success of the male athletes who recently secured gold and silver medals. Meanwhile, Japan's women's ice hockey team, known as 'Smile Japan,' will also compete against Italy, adding to the excitement of the day. Expect updates and coverage as the Milan-Cortina Olympics approach, scheduled for February 6-22, 2026.