The Olympic ski jumping program continues in Milan Cortina with the mixed team event determining its second winner after a chaotic debut in Beijing.
The Olympic skiing competition continues in Predazzo, where the second Olympic mixed teams champion will be determined. This event is part of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Coverage will begin at 19:40 local time, with commentary from Kristjan Kalkun and Kaarel Nurmsalu, alongside reporter Johannes Vedru. The mixed team event debuted at the Beijing Olympics but was marred by controversies regarding inappropriate jump suits, leading to disqualifications for teams from Germany, Japan, Austria, and Norway.
Slovenia, the reigning champion from the first mixed team event in Beijing, aims for a consecutive Olympic victory but comes with a completely new lineup for the 2026 games, including Nika Vodan, AnΕΎe LaniΕ‘ek, Nika, and Domen Prevc. In the current season's World Cup series, Slovenia has already secured a victory in one mixed team event, while Japan, which won another, will be competing with their own strong team members, Nozomi Maruyama, Ryoyu Kobayashi, and Sara Takana.
The outcome of this mixed team event is highly anticipated, especially given the previous chaos at the last Olympics, impacting strategies and expectations among the participating nations. With several teams showing significant talents and potential for success, this event is poised to highlight emerging athletes and showcase the evolving dynamics of international ski jumping.
