Akiyo Watanabe, a prominent figure in Nordic combined skiing, is set to compete in his fourth consecutive Olympic event, striving for another podium finish on February 11. The individual normal hill competition kicks off at 10 AM JST, showcasing Watanabe alongside fellow athletes like Ryota Yamamoto. As Watanabe has announced his retirement after this season, standing on the podium would mark his remarkable achievement of medaling in the Olympics since 2014 in Sochi.

In addition to Watanabe's anticipated performance, the Olympics will also feature other events on February 11, including the men's 1000 meters speed skating, where athletes like Kousuke Morishige, a bronze medalist from the 2022 Beijing Olympics, will compete. This high-stakes speed skating event starts at 6:30 PM JST, setting the stage for exhilarating races as top athletes contend for Olympic glory.

Furthermore, the women's mogul finals are scheduled for 2:15 PM JST on the same day, with competitors such as Hinako Tomitaka and Haruka Nakao representing Japan. With multiple events taking place, the Olympic atmosphere is electric, and fans eagerly anticipate the performances of their home country athletes leading to the Milan-Cortina Olympics, which will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026.